Medical Technician - PRN

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Education assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC is seeking a Medical Technician to support the Allergy/Immunology Department. Under RN supervision, you will manage patient flow, assist with treatments, collect specimens, perform phlebotomy and lab testing, and prep patients for visits to ensure smooth clinic operations.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with Medical Assistant certification and CPR certification, plus roughly 1 year of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with formal Medical Assistant certification.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, manage appointments and physician messages; refer clinical questions to MD.
• Prepare patients for visits; collect labs and prior history as needed.
• Maintain sterile, organized work environment and handle supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Laboratory testing

Computer skills

Medication calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED with Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Phlebotomy training

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department

10089 Allergy Immunology

Pay Range: $19.65 - $32.75 Shift: Day

Who We Are:

Allergy/Immunology Department where children benefit from our specialists' expertise, because our doctors treat children and only children with these conditions. The team ensures greater access for children and teens to pediatric experts in asthma and allergies, as well as primary (inherited) and secondary (acquired) immune system disorders.

About the Role

The Medical Technician supports the department by being in collaboration with the Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Attending Physician and Clinic Operations Manager, directs patient flow, assists staff members in carrying out patient treatments, assists in specimen collection, phlebotomy and laboratory testing, and maintains a safe, clean and stocked ambulatory setting. Preps patients for visits to ensure smooth clinic flow for all physicians working with the multidisciplinary team.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED along with formal training certification as a Medical Assistant (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

1-year related experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• If working in an environment where phlebotomy is performed, must successfully complete CNH phlebotomy training.
• Ability to work with a diverse staff and patient population and have excellent customer service skills.
• Basic computer knowledge necessary. Must be able to pass the CNH medication test (Child development and math calculations self-learning modules).
• Must be able to perform simple laboratory testing.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Clinic and Office Support

• Answer phones and manage calls appropriately, i.e., directions, appointments, general questions, test results, and physician messages; refer all clinical questions to MD.
• Confirm appointments; obtain any medical information, appropriate insurance referrals and authorization for any testing that may be required by the physician prior to the appointment to ensure the ease of the patient experience and increase the productivity of the physicians.
• Print clinic schedules, ensure appropriateness of scheduled appointments and backfilling open appointment slots; mail reminder/no-show cards as appropriate.
• Prepare patients for upcoming appointments by capturing labs, x-ray reports and previous medical history as needed.
• Maintain sterile, organized work environment to include removal of expired stock and medications; monitor and maintain daily records of medical equipment as required.
• Maintain ordering office supplies, office files and other support duties as needed, i.e. mail distribution, faxing, copying, scanning.

Patient Care - Front Office

• Prepare chart for new patients and/or assemble follow up patient charts to include consent forms, lab and x-ray results and any documentation from the previous visit.
• Work with patients and registration staff to ensure accurate demographics are obtained.
• Attach surveys, charge tickets, treatment plans and ATRs to charts as appropriate.
• Orient the family to the patient rights and responsibilities.
• Schedule patient for any ancillary testing as required by the physicians; ensure proper authorization is obtained; follow physician orders and directives precisely.

Patient Care: - Exam Room

• Prepare the examination room for a patient examination and instruct/assist patient regarding clothing removal and patient gown use; obtain the patient's medical history as needed for the physicians; collect and document data obtained about the patient's condition (activity level, positioning, safety, level of consciousness, responsiveness behavior, respiratory status, perfusion) and report all to physician as well as chart in patient's record.
• Perform and document vital signs to include temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry (if needed), height, weight, head circumference and respiratory rates. Complete and document screening questionnaires and patient history as needed.
• During patient visit, provide assistance to physician in documenting visit note and entering proposed orders, referrals and prescriptions, to be verified, edited and signed by physician before completion.
• Administer intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections-including immunizations/vaccinations/allergen immunotherapy- under the direct/onsite supervision of physician or physician delegate (physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse). Comfort anxious children undergoing a procedure by talking to them and using distractions.
• Monitor the patient throughout the visit and report any patient/family concerns to the manager for resolution; recognize and report pain.

Patient Care - Lab Services

• Under direct/onsite supervision, perform laboratory tests; collect blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary method; and perform specific testing/procedures per individual clinic assignment which are varied in complexity; label all specimens with patient labels.
• Enter patient information, test requests, cancellations, and additions into computer order program. Perform computer searches for data inquiries and prints and retrieve reports as needed by the physicians.
• Request additional information from referring physicians as needed by the attending physicians; include clarifying questionable orders for lab or testing; process specimens by centrifugation, aliquoting and sorting into specific areas of the laboratory.
• Complete order forms for any ancillary testing the physician deems necessary during the patient visit; coordinate any stat or routine lab pickups. Provide basic patient care delivery which includes dressing changes, positioning patients, linen changes, assisting in ambulation, handing the proper instrumentation to physicians.
• Perform suture removal, EKGs, laser assistance, casting, holter monitor application, enemas, and other procedures as needed.

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

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.