Patient Care Technician - Postpartum/Antepartum

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, WA

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center - Opening in 2025! When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transport. We are seeking a qualified Patient Care Technician - Postpartum/Antepartum (PRN-Days). Our ideal candidate, who plays a pivotal role in providing quality care to patients, will be responsible for performing tasks such as taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living. The Patient Care Technician will work closely with the Registered Nurse or nursing team to ensure that all patient needs are met effectively and efficiently. By collaborating with the healthcare professionals, our candidate will develop a comprehensive understanding of patient care protocols and assist in implementing treatments and interventions as directed by the nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks such as taking vital signs.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Work closely with the Registered Nurse or nursing team.
• Ensure that all patient needs are met effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop a comprehensive understanding of patient care protocols.
• Assist in implementing treatments and interventions as directed by the nursing staff.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• At least six months of recent Hospital, long-term care, or medical work experience.
• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant course, or certification as a Medical Assistant, or two years of nursing school.

Nice-to-haves

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to multiple changing priorities.
• Ability to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to the patient values in clinical decision making.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.