Radiology Patient Care Specialist

About the Job

General Summary of Position

Provides patient care to an assigned group of patients according to an established plan of care under the direction and supervision of a nurse. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Implements patients' plan of care as directed by the nurse reporting information and findings to the nurse and offering suggestions for revision of the plan of care as appropriateProvides direct bedside care to patients as assigned inclusive of but not limited to: performs the activities of daily living assisting with ambulation assistance with crutches and walkers and transporting of patients in wheelchairs and stretchersPerforms routine sterile and non-sterile treatments and other treatments identified by Unit/Hospital policy inclusive of but not limited to: ostomy care; Foley Catheter care; peripheral IV insertion/care; venipuncture; EKG; simple dressing changes and wound care; maintenance of drainage tubes with/without pump or suction; point of care testing; care of oxygen equipment and suctionParticipates in patient/family teaching as directedReports/records/documents information in designated areas of the medical record or via computerized systems according to established guidelinesMaintains a safe and orderly patient/unit environment including but not limited to disinfecting patient care equipment and organizing patient and procedural roomsSupports and contributes to the unit department and organizational goals inclusive of the mission vision and valuesAssists with unit and hospital quality and performance improvement activitiesOperates the unit's communication systems (e.g. patient call system paging system telephone etc.) responding to requests appropriatelyAssumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) required

Experience

• One-year experience as a certified nursing assistant or related health care experience in an acute care setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant in the District of Columbia preferred
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform direct patient care technologies;
• effective verbal electronic and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to set priorities and work in a stressful environment.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.00 - USD $29.74 /Hr.