Pediatric Ambulatory Care Technician

10100 Children's Hospital; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist the nursing team with basic patient care, safety, and unit upkeep.

The role emphasizes support for admission, daily living activities, and direct patient care under RN direction, with a focus on family-centered care and accurate documentation. Certification requirements include CNA/EMT/CPCT and BLS, and a diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year healthcare experience in pediatrics preferred.
• 1 semester clinical nursing experience or military corpsman training preferred.
• Basic computer skills and aseptic technique knowledge required.
• Basic arithmetic skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
• CNA/EMT/CPCT certification required; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Admission: orient family to call lights and monitor use; set up monitor/alarms.
• Daily Living: assist with ADLs, nutrition, medication administration, specimen collection.
• Direct Patient Care: report pain, assist with trach care, dressing changes, isolation care.
• Room preparation for discharge/admission; support patient flow and PAR levels.
• Documentation: record vitals and care in nursing databases and charts.
• Communication: update RN, report changes, maintain professional patient-family relations.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Aseptic technique

Basic calculations

Interpersonal skills

Pediatrics experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist the nursing team with basic patient care, safety, and unit upkeep.

The role emphasizes support for admission, daily living activities, and direct patient care under RN direction, with a focus on family-centered care and accurate documentation. Certification requirements include CNA/EMT/CPCT and BLS, and a diploma or GED is required.