Patient Care Technician | CICU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Patient Care Technician to join the Cardiac ICU team. In collaboration with nurses and the care team, you will perform basic nursing tasks, support patient flow, and maintain a safe, clean patient area.

The role requires a CNA/EMT/CPCT certification and BLS, with responsibilities including direct patient care, normal daily living activities, and accurate documentation. It offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 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).
• Basic computer skills (typing, use of mouse, email)
• Knowledge of aseptic technique
• Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Human relations and interpersonal skills

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

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kids Are Our Everything.

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010

Department

10302 Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

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

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.