Healthcare Support Specialist

2 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Medstar Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Healthcare Support Specialist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

About the Role

This dynamic individual will provide high-quality patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or medical staff/providers. The successful candidate will assist nursing and medical staff with procedures and/or tests, and patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Key responsibilities include specimen collection, phlebotomy, intravenous (IV) catheter insertion, electrocardiography (EKG), and documentation in the health record.

Join our dedicated team and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care in one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist patients with ADLs and personal hygiene, including bathing, mouth care, dressing, skin care, positioning, feeding, ambulation, toileting, and range of motion activities.
  • Assist with patient mobilization and rehabilitation, use of crutches and walkers, and transfer/transport of patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • Collect specimens; perform venipuncture/phlebotomy; obtain EKGs; apply electrodes and initiate physiologic monitoring equipment; and insert intravenous (IV) catheters, change IV sites, and dressings.
  • Accurately take and record patient vital signs, height and weight, pulse oximetry, point-of-care testing, and other pertinent information in the patient's health record.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program and active CNA certification, or equivalent experience.
  • Nursing Student (RN Program) with completion of at least one year of clinical rotation or a graduate of an approved nursing program (LPN or RN).
  • BLS - Basic Life Support certification required.
Salary Information

The estimated salary for this position is between $19,347 and $29,109 per year.



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