UHS·Washington, District of Columbia
Perform non-invasive direct patient care tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Assist the director in coordinating and maintaining unit supply and equipment levels.
High School diploma 6 months or more of recent hospital, long-term care, or medical work experience Excellent knowledge of patient assistance and care procedures Patient Care Technician Certification required or obtain within 6 months of start date BLS required (The American Heart Association)
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Effective interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to adapt to multiple changing priorities Ability to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to the patient values in clinical decision making EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, support-services roles in healthcare often draw steady interest because facilities need dependable staff who can work across patient-facing and operational tasks. These jobs are competitive when employers want recent clinical or medical experience, so a high school diploma plus CNA or Medical Assistant training, or nursing school background, can help you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to match the recent hospital, long-term care, or medical experience the posting asks for.