Ambulatory Patient Care Tech - PRN (as needed) - Howard County

Children's National Hospital; Arkansas; On-site; USD 29,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Fulton, MD is seeking a Patient Care Technician to work with the multidisciplinary team under RN supervision, performing basic nursing care, ensuring a safe, clean patient environment, and assisting in patient flow. The role supports staff and contributes to high-quality pediatric care.

You will bring a CNA/EMT/CPCT credential and BLS, along with basic computer skills and a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year in a healthcare setting if possible, in pediatrics (preferred).
• 1 semester clinical experience completed at an accredited school of nursing or military corpsman training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Patient Services – Admission
• Patient Services – Daily Living
• Direct Patient Care
• Monitor Surveillance
• Infection Control
• Documentation
• Communication/Professionalism
• Shared Leadership
• Safety

Skills

Basic computer skills

Aseptic technique

Basic calculations

Human relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

7625 Maple Lawn BoulevardSuite 230Fulton, MD 20759

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department

10073 Howard County

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
• Patient Services – Daily Living
• Direct Patient Care
• Monitor Surveillance
• Infection Control
• Documentation
• Communication/Professionalism
• Shared Leadership
• Safety

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). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children’s National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.