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Woodley House

Residential Advisor

Washington, DC · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

... laundry, hygiene, budgeting and cleaning. * Provides supplemental case management services ... Residential Advisors relay observed changes in resident behavior to supervisor or Woodley House ...

Weis

Commercial Refrigeration Technician

La Plata, MD · On-site

$44/hr

... others; observe all rules of food safety and hygiene. * Perform other duties as directed by ... Proper use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments common to the trade. * Proper ...

Weis

Commercial Refrigeration Technician

Accokeek, MD

$44/hr

... others; observe all rules of food safety and hygiene. * Perform other duties as directed by ... Proper use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments common to the trade. * Proper ...

CW Resources, Inc.

Janitorial Lead

Washington, DC

$19.36/hr

Observe team members' work, give constructive feedback, and adjust coaching as needed. * Help ... Hand out tools and equipment and make sure everyone knows what to do. * Show how to do any new ...

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How much do hand hygiene observer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for hand hygiene observer in Washington is $101,016.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,900.00 and $82,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hand hygiene observer?

Hand Hygiene Observers are individuals trained to monitor and assess hand hygiene practices within healthcare or other settings. Their main responsibility is to observe whether staff, patients, and visitors are following proper hand washing or sanitizing protocols to prevent the spread of infections. Observers often collect data, provide feedback, and help implement strategies to improve hand hygiene compliance. This role is crucial for maintaining a safe and healthy environment, especially in hospitals or clinics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hand hygiene observer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hand Hygiene Observer, you need a keen attention to detail, a basic understanding of infection control practices, and familiarity with healthcare environments, often supported by relevant training. Experience with data collection tools, observation checklists, and sometimes knowledge of electronic reporting systems is typically required. Strong communication skills, discretion, and the ability to provide constructive feedback help an observer collaborate effectively with staff while maintaining professionalism. These competencies ensure accurate monitoring and reporting, which are critical for promoting patient safety and reducing healthcare-associated infections.

What are typical challenges faced by hand hygiene observers, and how can they be overcome?

Hand Hygiene Observers often encounter challenges such as staff members altering their behavior during observations or experiencing resistance when providing feedback. To overcome these issues, it's important to maintain a discreet and non-intrusive presence, build rapport with staff, and ensure that feedback is delivered constructively and supportively. Consistent communication and education about the importance of hand hygiene can also help foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

What is the difference between Hand Hygiene Observer vs Hand Hygiene Auditor?

AspectHand Hygiene ObserverHand Hygiene Auditor
CertificationsMay require basic healthcare or infection control trainingOften requires additional certifications in infection prevention or quality assurance
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHealthcare settings, quality assurance departments, compliance teams
Primary FocusMonitoring hand hygiene compliance in real-timeAuditing and analyzing hand hygiene practices periodically

Both roles focus on improving hand hygiene practices in healthcare settings. The Hand Hygiene Observer primarily monitors compliance in real-time, while the Hand Hygiene Auditor conducts periodic reviews and assessments to ensure adherence to protocols. Understanding these differences helps healthcare facilities assign appropriate staff to maintain infection control standards effectively.

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Patient Care Tech Pre/Pst Surg

MedStar Health

Clinton, MD • On-site

Other

Posted 3 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 240 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

129th of 893 rated healthcare providers

Job description

About the Job
General Summary of Position
Functions as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or medical staff/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) catheter insertion electrocardiography (EKG) 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

  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality and safety standards and SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental regulations and accreditation standards.
  • Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene including bathing mouth care dressing skin care positioning feeding ambulation toileting and range of motion activities. Assists with patient mobilization and rehabilitation use of crutches and walkers and transfer/transport of patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • Collects specimens (e.g. blood urine stool); performs venipuncture/phlebotomy; obtains EKGs; applies electrodes and initiates physiologic monitoring equipment; and inserts intravenous (IV) catheters changes of IV sites and dressings and routine inspection of IV sites.
  • Assists in the measurement and documentation of patient's intake and output (I&O). Accurately takes and records patient's vital signs height and weight pulse oximetry point of care and waived testing (i.e. finger sticks for glucose monitoring/Accucheck urine dipstick hemoccult) and other pertinent data or information in the patient's health record.
  • Performs routine sterile non-sterile (e.g. application of thermal soaks) and other treatments/activities identified by unit/hospital policy inclusive of but not limited to: Foley Catheter insertion removal and care; suctioning; simple dressing changes and wound care; turning and positioning; postmortem care and transportation of body to the morgue; maintenance of drainage tubes with/without pump or suction; set-up and care of oxygen equipment; shave preps; and assistance in the application maintenance and removal of traction casts splints slings TED and SCD supports and other immobilization equipment.
  • Assists the nursing staff/provider with pre-procedural/pre-operative preparations and/or examinations/procedures as directed. Acts as scrub assistant during surgical procedures as needed. Prepares instruments surgical crats supplies and other equipment; and assists in the basic setup and breakdown of equipment and patient areas to expedite turnover under the direction of the registered nurse.
  • Participates in the equipment cleaning and decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation in accordance to infection control procedures/standards and aseptic techniques in the perioperative surgical and procedure areas.
  • Maintains the comfort privacy and confidentiality and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services. Performs patient observation duty including 1:1 observation and application of restraints. Prepares patients to be seen by providers. Assists providers and registered nurses in patient examinations and procedures.
  • Rounds on all assigned patients based on established standards (e.g. purposeful hourly rounding). Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients/families including changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse and other care team members as necessary. Ensures complete hand off to oncoming shift and obtains full hand off from outgoing shift. Initiates and assists in CPR when indicated.
  • Participates in patient/family teaching as directed and responds to questions from patients families and visitors in a prompt courteous and respectful manner referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary.
  • Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment by distributing and changing linen/towels removing used meal trays checking bed siderails and safety restraints etc. Assists with environmental services support such as linen management trash removal and cleaning patient rooms as needed.
  • Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges transfers and/or medical appointments. Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory equipment and supplies etc. as required.
  • Orders necessary supplies to maintain par levels etc. Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility rooms. Checks sterile supplies for sterility integrity where applicable. Restocks supplies in patient rooms.
  • Attends staff meetings ongoing educational offerings and participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
    • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • High School Diploma or GED required
    • Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program required
    Experience
    • 1-2 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant required
    • Experience as a care technician or surgical/scrub technician preferred
    • General health care experience in an acute care long-term care or other settings preferred
    • Student nurse in junior or senior year preferred
    Licenses and Certifications
    • 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
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Basic math knowledge; verbal and written communication skills.
    • Basic computer skills preferred.

    This position has a hiring range of
    USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.

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    MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

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    Health care and social assistance

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Columbia, MD, US

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