Ambulatory Patient Care Tech | Medical Specialties

Kids Are Our Everything.Department10055 Medical Specialties ClinicPay Range$20.75 - $40.99About 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 EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)Minimum Work Experience1 year in a healthcare setting if possible, in pediatrics1 semester clinical experience completed at an accredited school of nursing or military corpsman training (Preferred)Required Skills/KnowledgeBasic computer skills (typing, use of mouse, email)Knowledge of aseptic techniqueBasic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)Human relations and interpersonal skillsRequired Licenses and CertificationsCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) (Required)Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesPatient Services – AdmissionInclude but not limited to orienting family to use of call lights, monitor and unitSet up of monitor and alarmsPerform vital signs, height, weight and head circumferencePatient Services – Daily LivingPatient ADL’s include but not limited to daily bath, skin care with mouth care and peri-careEnsure proper nutrition as ordered (ng, gt, or tray)Care of tube feeding and feeding of patientsApplication of skin creams as directed by RNCollection of cultures, urine and stool samples, etc.Direct Patient CareRecognize and report pain and skin breakdownPrioritize tasks and special requests from RNAssist in performance of trach care and EVDsAssist with central line dressing, pin care, cast and traction care and care for dying patientsAssist with preparation of room for discharge and admission; assist with patient flow by maintaining a neat and orderly environmentObtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levelsMonitor SurveillanceObserve and alert RN when there are monitor deviationsWhen assigned to monitor bank will follow the monitor guidelines to dress code and professionalismInfection ControlCare for isolation patientsAdherence to hand washing before and after every patientClean equipment after each patient’s useDocumentationDocument on nursing database, flow sheets and vital signs in a timely manner and notify appropriate charge nurse in computer or chart as suitableCommunication/ProfessionalismCommunicate effectively with RN and team members to achieve goals by reporting any changes, abnormal findings, and participate in beginning and end of shift reportingMaintain professional relationships with patients and familiesResolve conflict with co-workers appropriatelySupport a family-centered care environmentCommunicate with RN on all patient care activities at lease every hour; notify charge nurse when leaving and returning to the unit for any reasonShared LeadershipKeep informed about council meetings and unit issuesParticipate in shared decision making through contributing to unit discussion and support shared leadership decisionsSafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performanceBenefits 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.The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). 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