Ambulatory Patient Care Tech | Annapolis (PRN)

Children's National Hospital•Annapolis, MD

4d•$21 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician collaborates with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team and, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, performs basic nursing care activities. The role helps maintain a safe, clean, and stocked patient care setting, assists staff members, and helps direct patient flow. The position supports pediatric patients and families through admission and daily living care, direct patient care, monitor surveillance, infection control, documentation, communication, shared leadership, and safety practices. It is based at 1730 West Street, Suite 100, Annapolis, Maryland.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in a healthcare setting; pediatric experience is preferred if possible.
Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
Basic computer skills, including typing and use of a mouse and email.
Knowledge of aseptic technique.
Basic arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Human relations and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

One semester of clinical experience completed at an accredited school of nursing or military corpsman training.

Responsibilities

Orient families to call lights, monitors, and the unit during admission.
Set up monitors and alarms.
Measure and document vital signs, height, weight, and head circumference.
Assist with patient activities of daily living, including bathing, skin care, mouth care, and peri-care.
Ensure patients receive nutrition as ordered, including tube or tray feedings; care for feeding tubes and assist with feeding.
Apply skin creams as directed by the RN.
Collect cultures and urine and stool samples.
Recognize and report pain and skin breakdown; prioritize tasks and special requests from the RN.
Assist with tracheostomy care, EVDs, central-line dressings, pin care, cast and traction care, and care for dying patients.
Prepare rooms for admissions and discharges, support patient flow, and maintain a neat and orderly environment.
Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels.
Observe monitors and alert the RN to deviations; when assigned to the monitor bank, follow monitor guidelines for dress code and professionalism.
Provide care for isolation patients, perform hand hygiene before and after every patient, and clean equipment after each patient’s use.
Document nursing care, flow sheets, and vital signs promptly in the nursing database or chart, and notify the appropriate charge nurse as suitable.
Communicate changes and abnormal findings to the RN and team, participate in beginning- and end-of-shift reporting, and communicate with the RN about patient-care activities at least hourly.
Maintain professional relationships with patients and families, resolve coworker conflict appropriately, and support a family-centered care environment.
Notify the charge nurse when leaving and returning to the unit.
Stay informed about council meetings and unit issues; contribute to unit discussions and support shared-leadership decisions.
Speak up about unsafe behavior or performance, verify information used for decisions and documentation, pause to resolve uncertainty, communicate clearly and promptly, promote safety, and self-check using Stop, Think, Act, and Review.