Pediatric Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Care

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support basic nursing tasks under RN direction. Responsibilities include patient care, monitoring, and aiding in daily living activities to ensure a safe, clean environment.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED with 1 year of healthcare exposure preferred. BLS/CPCT certification may be required; strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 1 year health care experience; pediatrics preferred; clinical experience during nursing school or military corpsman training
• Basic computer skills (typing, use of mouse, e-mail)
• Knowledge of aseptic technique
• Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Human relations and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Orient family to use of call lights, monitor and unit.
• Set up of monitor and alarms.
• Perform vital signs, height, weight and head circumference.
• ADLs include daily bath, skin care with mouth care and peri-care.
• Ensure proper nutrition as ordered.
• Care of tube feeding and feeding of patients.
• Application of skin creams as directed by RN.
• Collection of cultures, urine and stool samples, etc.
• Document on nursing database, flow sheets and vital signs in a timely manner.
• Communicate with RN and team members to achieve goals by reporting changes.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Aseptic technique

Basic calculations

Human relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support basic nursing tasks under RN direction. Responsibilities include patient care, monitoring, and aiding in daily living activities to ensure a safe, clean environment.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED with 1 year of healthcare exposure preferred. BLS/CPCT certification may be required; strong interpersonal skills are essential.