Emergency Care Tech: Fast-Paced Trauma Support

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is hiring a Medical Technician for the Emergency/Trauma Center. This role supports the multidisciplinary team, anticipates patient care needs, and assists with diagnostic and treatment measures under supervision of RN, NP, or Physician.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and 2 years of direct patient care experience in an emergency setting, plus completion of an emergency/medical/nursing technician program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of direct patient care in an emergency setting.
• Completion of an emergency, medical, or nursing technician training program.
• Must comply with hospital policies and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical competence and document vital signs accurately.
• Set up monitoring equipment and oxygen delivery as needed.
• Assist with patient flow and triage under supervision.
• Support care team with wound care and immobilization procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Emergency care

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is hiring a Medical Technician for the Emergency/Trauma Center. This role supports the multidisciplinary team, anticipates patient care needs, and assists with diagnostic and treatment measures under supervision of RN, NP, or Physician.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and 2 years of direct patient care experience in an emergency setting, plus completion of an emergency/medical/nursing technician program.