Patient Care Tech CNA

School Social Work Association of America; Washington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical facility is hiring a Patient Care Technician responsible for providing direct patient care under nursing supervision. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some medical work experience. Key skills include computer proficiency and effective communication in English. The position offers extensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and innovation within a diverse, supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Career development opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Qualifications

• At least six months of hospital or medical work experience.
• Completion of relevant nursing assistant training.
• Ability to perform non-invasive patient care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care tasks under supervision.
• Assist nurses with basic patient-care activities.
• Document competency in various tasks.

Skills

Fundamental computer skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Course

Two years of nursing school

Job description

Responsibilities

Join Our Exceptional Team at George Washington University Hospital

Since opening its doors in 2002, George Washington University Hospital has been at the forefront of medical innovation, providing cutting-edge care in a state-of-the-art facility. As a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC, our hospital is renowned for its Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU. We offer unparalleled expertise in cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive techniques. Operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, we are committed to excellence in patient care and organizational growth.

GWUH offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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

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.

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

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 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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