Children's National Hospital
Ambulatory Patient Care Tech - CNMA-CCBD Clinic
Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Ambulatory Patient Care Tech - CNMA-CCBD Clinic
Pay : Competitive
Location : Washington / District Of Columbia
Employment type : Full-Time
Overview The Ambulatory Patient Care Tech will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team under the direction of the Registered Nurse, to perform basic nursing care activities, assist to maintain a safe, clean, stocked patient care setting, assist staff members and help direct patient flow.
Qualifications
Minimum Education : High School Diploma or GED (Required)
C.N.A, PCT, or EMT Certification
(Required)
Minimum Work Experience : 1 year experience in an acute health care setting – preferably pediatrics (Preferred)
Responsibilities Functional Accountabilities
Clinical Activities
Collect data and accurately document information for meaningful use including the chief complaint, current medications, allergies, tobacco/smoking history and smoke exposure for all patients as reported by family; accurately obtain vital signs (TPR, BP), height, weight and head circumference; orient the family at the time of the visit to the clinic environment, paperwork, etc.
Recognize abnormalities and report such to the Registered Nurse or Provider; assist in screening patients for pain using appropriate pain scale; recognize indicators of abuse and neglect and escalate positive findings to the RN or Provider; recognize and remain with any child in distress, immediately institute Basic Life Support procedures when necessary; escalate any of the above to RN or Provider for positive screen.
Provide basic nursing care (e.g., provide nourishment, assist patient with ambulating, escort patient at time of discharge, etc.).
Check and ensure all relevant equipment (scales, stadiometers, vital signs machines, otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, oxygen and suction) are in working order; perform corrective actions as needed and/or inform the RN or appropriate person of repair needs.
Collect specimens for testing according to policy and procedure and/or perform specific testing per clinic assignment including but not limited to POCT, lab draws as applicable to setting.
Inform patient/guardian of collection process and other clinical resources; offer brochures for specific health care needs of the family.
Meet Joint Commission/DOH documentation requirements for clinic area.
Complete clean sweep tool weekly.
Patient Flow and Unit Efficiency
Help maintain a neat, orderly environment.
Assist with the preparation of the exam room to receive patients.
Prioritize tasks and special requests; complete all tasks or report the inability to complete the task.
Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels.
Monitor waiting room and ensure families are kept informed of delays; provide directions to lab, radiology, cafeteria, etc.
Identify children/families with special needs (e.g., child on stretcher, oxygen use, patient requiring isolation).
Communication
Contribute to a positive work environment; confer with appropriate personnel concerning unanticipated or unfamiliar problems.
Greet patient/family and recognize different levels of education; adjust to meet the families’ needs; address anxiety; adapt to different personalities and emotions; monitor and report concerns or complaints to the Clinic Manager.
Maintain a courteous, calm, comforting, and professional demeanor with patient/guardian and with multidisciplinary team members and clinic personnel.
Laboratory Competency
Perform, evaluate and report QC protocol; identify and resolve QC failures; document resolutions; report problems to main lab and/or supervisory staff.
Participate in continuing education opportunities; perform competency and proficiency challenges in a timely manner.
Process specimens by centrifugation, allocate and sort into test areas; coordinate pick-up/delivery of specimens; troubleshoot specimen-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 appropriate area for answers.
Monitor and maintain daily records of laboratory equipment; order routine lab/POCT inventory and supplies.
Collect blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary method; conduct routine tests (urine dipstick, glucose, A1C).
Self Responsibility
Follow directions precisely and maintain confidentiality.
Attend in-services; pursue personal educational development; develop annual goals with the supervisor; completes CHEX requirements.
Maintain satisfactory time and attendance; complete Occupational Health requirements; maintain BLS certification; maintain any required licensure/certification.
Organizational Accountability
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior; partner with all team members to achieve goals; be receptive to others’ ideas.
Contribute to a positive work environment; demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change; identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes; make sound judgments.
Use resources efficiently; seek cost-effective ways of doing things.
Promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers; stop in the face of uncertainty and resolve issues; practice Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior.
About the company Children's National Hospital is a nationally ranked, freestanding, 323-bed, pediatric acute care children's hospital located in Washington DC.
Notice Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.
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Location : Washington / District Of Columbia
Employment type : Full-Time
Overview The Ambulatory Patient Care Tech will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team under the direction of the Registered Nurse, to perform basic nursing care activities, assist to maintain a safe, clean, stocked patient care setting, assist staff members and help direct patient flow.
Qualifications
Minimum Education : High School Diploma or GED (Required)
C.N.A, PCT, or EMT Certification
(Required)
Minimum Work Experience : 1 year experience in an acute health care setting – preferably pediatrics (Preferred)
Responsibilities Functional Accountabilities
Clinical Activities
Collect data and accurately document information for meaningful use including the chief complaint, current medications, allergies, tobacco/smoking history and smoke exposure for all patients as reported by family; accurately obtain vital signs (TPR, BP), height, weight and head circumference; orient the family at the time of the visit to the clinic environment, paperwork, etc.
Recognize abnormalities and report such to the Registered Nurse or Provider; assist in screening patients for pain using appropriate pain scale; recognize indicators of abuse and neglect and escalate positive findings to the RN or Provider; recognize and remain with any child in distress, immediately institute Basic Life Support procedures when necessary; escalate any of the above to RN or Provider for positive screen.
Provide basic nursing care (e.g., provide nourishment, assist patient with ambulating, escort patient at time of discharge, etc.).
Check and ensure all relevant equipment (scales, stadiometers, vital signs machines, otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, oxygen and suction) are in working order; perform corrective actions as needed and/or inform the RN or appropriate person of repair needs.
Collect specimens for testing according to policy and procedure and/or perform specific testing per clinic assignment including but not limited to POCT, lab draws as applicable to setting.
Inform patient/guardian of collection process and other clinical resources; offer brochures for specific health care needs of the family.
Meet Joint Commission/DOH documentation requirements for clinic area.
Complete clean sweep tool weekly.
Patient Flow and Unit Efficiency
Help maintain a neat, orderly environment.
Assist with the preparation of the exam room to receive patients.
Prioritize tasks and special requests; complete all tasks or report the inability to complete the task.
Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels.
Monitor waiting room and ensure families are kept informed of delays; provide directions to lab, radiology, cafeteria, etc.
Identify children/families with special needs (e.g., child on stretcher, oxygen use, patient requiring isolation).
Communication
Contribute to a positive work environment; confer with appropriate personnel concerning unanticipated or unfamiliar problems.
Greet patient/family and recognize different levels of education; adjust to meet the families’ needs; address anxiety; adapt to different personalities and emotions; monitor and report concerns or complaints to the Clinic Manager.
Maintain a courteous, calm, comforting, and professional demeanor with patient/guardian and with multidisciplinary team members and clinic personnel.
Laboratory Competency
Perform, evaluate and report QC protocol; identify and resolve QC failures; document resolutions; report problems to main lab and/or supervisory staff.
Participate in continuing education opportunities; perform competency and proficiency challenges in a timely manner.
Process specimens by centrifugation, allocate and sort into test areas; coordinate pick-up/delivery of specimens; troubleshoot specimen-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 appropriate area for answers.
Monitor and maintain daily records of laboratory equipment; order routine lab/POCT inventory and supplies.
Collect blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary method; conduct routine tests (urine dipstick, glucose, A1C).
Self Responsibility
Follow directions precisely and maintain confidentiality.
Attend in-services; pursue personal educational development; develop annual goals with the supervisor; completes CHEX requirements.
Maintain satisfactory time and attendance; complete Occupational Health requirements; maintain BLS certification; maintain any required licensure/certification.
Organizational Accountability
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior; partner with all team members to achieve goals; be receptive to others’ ideas.
Contribute to a positive work environment; demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change; identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes; make sound judgments.
Use resources efficiently; seek cost-effective ways of doing things.
Promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers; stop in the face of uncertainty and resolve issues; practice Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior.
About the company Children's National Hospital is a nationally ranked, freestanding, 323-bed, pediatric acute care children's hospital located in Washington DC.
Notice Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.
An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report. NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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