MedStar Health
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Patient Care Technician – Rehabilitation (Patient Care Tech Rehab) at MedStar Health – National Rehab Hospital
Job Summary General Summary of Position : MedStar Health is looking for a Patient Care Technician to join our rehabilitation team. The Technician acts as a member of the patient-centered care team, providing direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse for assigned patients and their families/significant others. Responsibilities include assisting nursing, medical and therapy staff with procedures and rehabilitation treatments, supporting patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), and performing specific care activities such as specimen collection, phlebotomy, intravenous (IV) catheter insertion, electrocardiography (EKG), and documentation in the health record.
Primary Duties
Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, mobility, feeding, toileting, and rehabilitation exercises. Supports patient transfers, use of assistive devices, and mobilization efforts.
Performs venipuncture/phlebotomy, collects specimens, obtains EKGs, and assists with IV catheter care. Accurately records vital signs, intake/output, and point-of-care testing (e.g., glucose monitoring, urine dipstick, hemoccult).
Assists with wound care, catheter care, tube feedings, oxygen equipment, and application of casts, splints, and traction. Provides postmortem care and ensures proper transport of patients as needed.
Maintains a clean and safe patient environment, stocks supplies, transports patients, and participates in staff meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED (required)
Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program (required)
1-2 years’ experience as a certified nursing assistant (required)
Experience as a care technician (preferred)
General health care experience in acute care, long-term care or other settings (preferred)
Student nurse in Junior or senior year (preferred)
Benefits MedStar Health provides a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.
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Job Summary General Summary of Position : MedStar Health is looking for a Patient Care Technician to join our rehabilitation team. The Technician acts as a member of the patient-centered care team, providing direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse for assigned patients and their families/significant others. Responsibilities include assisting nursing, medical and therapy staff with procedures and rehabilitation treatments, supporting patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), and performing specific care activities such as specimen collection, phlebotomy, intravenous (IV) catheter insertion, electrocardiography (EKG), and documentation in the health record.
Primary Duties
Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, mobility, feeding, toileting, and rehabilitation exercises. Supports patient transfers, use of assistive devices, and mobilization efforts.
Performs venipuncture/phlebotomy, collects specimens, obtains EKGs, and assists with IV catheter care. Accurately records vital signs, intake/output, and point-of-care testing (e.g., glucose monitoring, urine dipstick, hemoccult).
Assists with wound care, catheter care, tube feedings, oxygen equipment, and application of casts, splints, and traction. Provides postmortem care and ensures proper transport of patients as needed.
Maintains a clean and safe patient environment, stocks supplies, transports patients, and participates in staff meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED (required)
Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program (required)
1-2 years’ experience as a certified nursing assistant (required)
Experience as a care technician (preferred)
General health care experience in acute care, long-term care or other settings (preferred)
Student nurse in Junior or senior year (preferred)
Benefits MedStar Health provides a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.
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