Ambulatory Patient Care Tech - Chemotherapy Infusion

Children's National Hospital

20d•$21 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Patient Care Tech works with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role performs basic nursing care, helps maintain a safe, clean, and stocked patient care setting, assists staff members, and helps direct patient flow in the CCBD Clinic. The position includes collecting and documenting patient information, taking vital signs and measurements, supporting families during clinic visits, recognizing and escalating clinical concerns, providing basic nursing care, collecting specimens, and carrying out assigned laboratory tasks. The tech also helps prepare and maintain exam rooms, equipment, supplies, and laboratory inventory, while contributing to a courteous and professional environment for patients, families, and staff. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and current CNA, EMT, or CPCT certification, as well as Basic Life Support certification. One year of acute health care experience, preferably in pediatrics, is preferred. The stated pay range is $21.37–$42.22; actual base pay depends on factors including market conditions, organizational needs, work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. The position is with Children’s National Hospital, which states that it is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CNA, EMT, or Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Provider.
Follow directions precisely and maintain confidentiality.
Complete Occupational Health requirements and maintain applicable certifications or licensure for the practice jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an acute health care setting, preferably pediatrics.

Responsibilities

Collect and accurately document patient information, including chief complaint, current medications, allergies, tobacco or smoking history, and smoke exposure as reported by family.
Obtain and document vital signs, height, weight, and head circumference; orient families to the clinic environment and visit paperwork.
Recognize abnormalities, pain, abuse or neglect indicators, and signs of child distress; report concerns to the Registered Nurse or Provider and initiate Basic Life Support procedures when necessary.
Provide basic nursing care, including nourishment, assistance with ambulation, and escorting patients at discharge.
Check clinical equipment, take corrective action as needed, and report equipment repair needs.
Collect specimens and perform testing according to policy, procedure, and clinic assignment, including point-of-care testing and applicable lab draws.
Explain specimen collection procedures to patients or guardians and inform families about clinical resources and relevant brochures.
Meet Joint Commission and Department of Health documentation requirements and complete the weekly clean sweep tool.
Maintain an orderly environment and prepare exam rooms for patients.
Prioritize tasks and special requests, complete assigned tasks, or report when unable to complete them.
Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels.
Monitor the waiting room, keep families informed of delays, and provide directions to clinic resources and other locations.
Identify children or families with special needs, including stretcher use, oxygen use, or isolation requirements.
Contribute to a positive work environment; consult appropriate personnel about unfamiliar or unanticipated problems.
Greet patients and families, adapt communication to their needs and emotional state, and report concerns or complaints to the Clinic Manager.
Maintain a courteous, calm, comforting, and professional demeanor with patients, guardians, multidisciplinary team members, and clinic personnel.
Perform, evaluate, and report laboratory quality-control protocols; resolve and document QC failures and report problems to the main laboratory or supervisory staff.
Participate in continuing education and complete competency and proficiency challenges on time.
Process specimens by centrifugation, sorting and allocating them for testing or storage; coordinate specimen pickup and delivery; troubleshoot processing procedures.
Investigate and handle improperly labeled specimens, requisition problems, and inadequate specimens.
Answer general information and specimen-requirement questions and route technical questions to the appropriate area.
Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment records, maintain simple laboratory equipment, report unresolved problems, and order routine lab and point-of-care testing inventory and supplies.
Collect blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary method and conduct assigned routine laboratory tests, such as urine dipstick, glucose, and A1C.
Follow directions precisely and maintain confidentiality.
Attend in-services, participate in personal educational development, develop annual goals and a personal education program with the Supervisor, and complete CHEX requirements.
Maintain satisfactory time and attendance and complete Occupational Health requirements.
Maintain Basic Life Support certification and any certification or licensure required by the applicable practice jurisdiction.