General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is looking for a Patient Care Technician to join our team at Franklin Square Hospital ! The ideal candidate will have b asic math knowledge and verbal / written communication skills to serve as a Patient Care Technician in our E mer gency D ep artment (ED).This person will function as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities in the emergency department under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or medical providers to patients with acute, non-acute and/or rapidly changing conditions and needs. Assist s nursing and medical staff with procedures and/or tests and patients with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) . Performs specific care activities such as specimen collection, phlebotomy, intravenous (IV) catheter insertion, electrocardiography (EKG), and documentation in the health record.Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the \"Healthiest Maryland Businesses\". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next g reat career move!Primary Duties:Provides direct patient care activities under the supervision of the nursing or medical staff and according to department/hospital policy. Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene; performs eye and ear irrigation; provides nourishments; applies ace bandages/wraps, splints and knee or other limb immobilization devices; and fits patients for crutches and walkers.Collects specimens; performs venipuncture/phlebotomy; obtains EKGs; and inserts intravenous (IV) catheters, changes of IV sites and dressings, and inspection of IV sites; applies oxygen equipment. Assists in the measurement and documentation of patient's vital signs, height and weight, pulse oximetry, point of care and waived testing , visual acuity, and other pertinent data or information in the patient's health record.Performs routine sterile, non-sterile and other treatments/activities identified by department/hospital policy such as : Foley Catheter insertion / removal; Nasogastric tube insertion / removal; simple dressing changes and wound care; turning and positioning; postmortem care and transportation of body to the morgue; maintenance of drainage tubes; care of oxygen equipment; and application, maintenance and removal of traction, casts, splints and exercise equipment.Maintains the comfort, privacy , confidentiality, and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services. Performs patient observation duty,1:1 observation, and safe application of restraints. Prepares patients to be seen by providers. Assists providers and registered nurses. Rounds on patients based on established standards. Reports concerns from patients/families, including changes in the patient's condition/symptoms, to the registered nurse and care team. Initiates and assists in CPR. Participates in patient/family teaching . R esponds to questions from patients, families and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and respectful manne r , referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary.Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient environment ( i.e., distributing and changing linen, removing used meal trays, checking bed/stretcher siderails and safety restraints ) . Assists with linen management, trash removal and cleaning. Maintains orderliness of the utility, storage, and nourishment, utility rooms. Restocks supplies in patient rooms/ bays. Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges, transfers, and/or medical appointment s. Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory, equipment, and supplies .Qualifications:Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program .High School Diploma or GED .CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant from the relevant district.Basic Life Support (BLS).1-2 years' experience as a C ertified Nursing A ssistant (CNA) .Experience as a care technician, emergency medical technician or paramedic p referred .General Health Care experience in acute care, long-term care or other setting p referred .CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician) c ertification p referred .\r \r This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $31.36 \r