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PATIENT CARE TECH - GENERAL SURGERY - NIGHT SHIFT (FULL-TIME)

The George Washington University Hospital
WASHINGTON, Washington, DC
Full-time

Job Description

Responsibilities

GW Hospital is a -bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro.

GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic Level I Trauma Center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care.

US News and World Report has recognized GW Hospital as high performing in the specialties of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Stroke, COPD, Cardiac, Kidney, Lung Cancer.

GW Hospital is the only DC hospital awarded the LeapFrog B for quality and safety. GW Hospital is growing, with plans to open a new hospital in 4, along with free-standing emergency centers, urgent-care centers, and outpatient procedural care centers.

The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs direct patient care tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse and performs various tasks as competency documentation designates.

Position provides direct patient care limited to non-invasive procedures, unless specifically certified in phlebotomy.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Education / Qualification
  • High School diploma
  • At least six months of recent Hospital, long-term care, or medical work experience, which provided knowledge of basic patient-care activities related to Multi-skilled technician duties
  • Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant Course, or two years of nursing school.
  • CNA certification preferred
  • Skills
  • Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity
  • Able to speak and write English Fluently
  • Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

This opportunity offers the following :

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • k plan with company match

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.

3 billion in 3. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

30+ days ago
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