Patient Care Technician - Hematology/Oncology

Patient Care Technician

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department: 10306 Hematology/Oncology Care Unit

Pay Range: $20.75 - $40.99

About the Role:

The Patient Care Technician in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse perform basic nursing care activities, assist in maintaining a safe, clean, stocked patient care setting, assisting staff members and help direct patient flow.

What You'll Bring:

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience:

• 1 year in a healthcare setting if possible, in pediatrics
• 1 semester clinical experience completed at an accredited school of nursing or military corpsman training (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Basic computer skills (typing, use of mouse, email)
• Knowledge of aseptic technique
• Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Human relations and interpersonal skills

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) (Required)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities:

• Patient Services Admission
• Include but not limited to orienting family to use of call lights, monitor and unit
• Set up of monitor and alarms
• Perform vital signs, height, weight and head circumference
• Patient Services Daily Living
• Patient ADL's include but not limited to daily bath, skin care with mouth care and peri-care
• Ensure proper nutrition as ordered (ng, gt, or tray)
• Care of tube feeding and feeding of patients
• Application of skin creams as directed by RN
• Collection of cultures, urine and stool samples, etc.
• Direct Patient Care
• Recognize and report pain and skin breakdown
• Prioritize tasks and special requests from RN
• Assist in performance of trach care and EVDs
• Assist with central line dressing, pin care, cast and traction care and care for dying patients
• Assist with preparation of room for discharge and admission; assist with patient flow by maintaining a neat and orderly environment
• Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels
• Monitor Surveillance
• Observe and alert RN when there are monitor deviations
• When assigned to monitor bank will follow the monitor guidelines to dress code and professionalism
• Infection Control
• Care for isolation patients
• Adherence to hand washing before and after every patient
• Clean equipment after each patient's use
• Documentation
• Document on nursing database, flow sheets and vital signs in a timely manner and notify appropriate charge nurse in computer or chart as suitable
• Communication/Professionalism
• Communicate effectively with RN and team members to achieve goals by reporting any changes, abnormal findings, and participate in beginning and end of shift reporting
• Maintain professional relationships with patients and families
• Resolve conflict with co-workers appropriately
• Support a family-centered care environment
• Communicate with RN on all patient care activities at least every hour; notify charge nurse when leaving and returning to the unit for any reason
• Shared Leadership
• Keep informed about council meetings and unit issues
• Participate in shared decision making through contributing to unit discussion and support shared leadership decisions
• Safety
• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

Children's National Medical Center