Pediatric Ambulatory Care Tech - Hands-on Patient Care

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital is seeking an Ambulatory Patient Care Technician to work in the Medical Specialties Clinic in Washington, DC. The role supports the care team by collecting data, recording vitals, and assisting with patient flow and safety in a busy pediatric ambulatory setting.

Under RN direction you will provide basic nursing care, maintain equipment, and assist with specimen collection and testing as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• 1 year experience in an acute health care setting–preferably pediatrics (Preferred).
• Licenses: CNA or EMT or CPCT (Required).
• BLS (Required).

Responsibilities

• Collect data and document vital signs, chief complaint and medications for all patients.
• Assist in patient care and help direct patient flow in the clinic.
• Maintain a clean, stocked patient care setting and report equipment status.
• Perform basic nursing activities and assist the multidisciplinary team under RN direction.
• Support lab processes like POCT and blood draws as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Nursing assistance

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Children’s National Hospital is seeking an Ambulatory Patient Care Technician to work in the Medical Specialties Clinic in Washington, DC. The role supports the care team by collecting data, recording vitals, and assisting with patient flow and safety in a busy pediatric ambulatory setting.

Under RN direction you will provide basic nursing care, maintain equipment, and assist with specimen collection and testing as needed.