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title: Radiology Patient Care Specialist at MedStar Health
description: MedStar Health is hiring for the Radiology Patient Care Specialist role in Washington,
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| **Company** | [MedStar Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medstar-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) |
| **Location** | Washington, DC |
| **Salary** | $18.4/hr - $29.74/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 23, 2026 |
## Description

**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 appropriate
- Provides 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 stretchers
- Performs 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 suction
- Participates in patient/family teaching as directed
- Reports/records/documents information in designated areas of the medical record or via computerized systems according to established guidelines
- Maintains a safe and orderly patient/unit environment including but not limited to disinfecting patient care equipment and organizing patient and procedural rooms
- Supports and contributes to the unit department and organizational goals inclusive of the mission vision and values
- Assists with unit and hospital quality and performance improvement activities
- Operates the unit's communication systems (e.g. patient call system paging system telephone etc.) responding to requests appropriately
- Assumes 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) and/or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 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 required or
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA in the District of Columbia 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
**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 $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.
## Skills

- CPR/BLS Certification
- Teaching
- Patient Care
- Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Dressing
- Interpersonal Skills
- Performance Improvement
- Point-of-Care Testing
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
- Sanitation
- Ostomy Care
- Resuscitation
- Rainwater Management
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Catheter Care
- Acute Care
- Venipuncture
- Ambulation Assistance
- Auditing
- Wound Care
- Written Communication
- Electrocardiogram (Ekg)
- Maintenance
- IV Insertion
- Care Planning
- Bedside Manner
- Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Nrp) Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/radiology-patient-care-specialist-at-medstar-health-01a0cf2b-58e2-7195-919f-91452c145cfc?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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