ER Patient Care Tech Specialist

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a part-time Emergency Medical Technician/Technician for the Emerg Med Trauma Center. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide care for patients with a wide range of injuries and illnesses.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of direct emergency patient care experience, with competency development within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years direct patient care experience in an emergency setting required.
• Completion of an emergency, medical or nursing technician training program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare delivery team to provide care to patients with injuries and illnesses.
• Identify and document patient vital signs accurately and report changes to RN/physician.
• Set up and monitor monitoring equipment, including alarms.
• Perform/assist with basic wound care and IV starts.
• Transport patients and assist care team with examinations and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean patient care environment and communicate effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

Phlebotomy/IV starts

Wound care basic/advanced

Patient safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a part-time Emergency Medical Technician/Technician for the Emerg Med Trauma Center. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide care for patients with a wide range of injuries and illnesses.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of direct emergency patient care experience, with competency development within 3 months.