Patient Care Tech OB Job Listing at MedStar Health in Leonardtown, MD (Job ID 99580)

Description

General Summary of Position
Functions as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities in the obstetrical services/maternal and newborn areas under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or medical providers. Assists nursing and medical staff with procedures and/or tests and patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Performs specific care activities such as specimen collection phlebotomy intravenous (IV) and Foley Catheter insertions external fetal monitoring (EFM) and documentation in the health record.Incumbents in this position may perform all or a combination of the duties described depending upon the assigned work area and the specific needs of the patients and the department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 or surgical scrub/technicianHospital experience preferred
• General health care experience in an acute care long-term care maternal/newborn or other settings preferred
• Student nurse in junior or senior year preferred

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant in Maryland required
• 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.
• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred

• Basic math knowledge; verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.