Children's National Medical Center
Patient Care Technician
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description
Patient Care Technician (250003FB) – role under RN direction.
Description Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to perform basic nursing care, maintain safe, clean, stocked patient setting, assist staff and direct patient flow.
Qualifications
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Experience: 1 year health care setting preferred; pediatrics or one semester clinical experience (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic computer skills – typing, mouse, e‑mail
Aseptic technique
Basic calculations
Human relations and interpersonal skills
Required Licenses and Certifications
Patient Care Technician (CPCT) (Required)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
Functional Accountabilities – Patient Services – Admission
Orient family to call lights, monitor and unit
Set up monitor and alarms
Perform vital signs, height, weight and head circumference
Patient Services – Daily Living
ADL: daily bath, skin care with mouth care and peri-care
Ensure proper nutrition as ordered (NG, GT or tray)
Care of tube feeding and feeding of patients
Application of skin creams as directed by RN
Collection of cultures, urine and stool samples, etc.
Direct Patient Care
Recognize and report pain and skin breakdown
Prioritize tasks and special requests from RN
Assist in performance of trach care and EVDs
Assist with central line dressing, pin care, cast and traction care and care for dying patients
Assist with preparation of room for discharge and admission
Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels
Monitor Surveillance
Observe and alert RN when there are monitor deviations
Follow the monitor guidelines to dress code and professionalism
Infection Control
Care for isolation patients
Adherence to hand washing before and after every patient
Clean equipment after each patient’s use
Documentation
Document on nursing database, flowsheets and vital signs in a timely manner and notify appropriate charge nurse in computer or chart as suitable
Communication/ Professionalism
Communicate effectively with RN and team members to achieve goals by reporting any changes, abnormal findings, and participate in beginning and end of shift reporting
Maintain professional relationships with patients and families
Resolve conflict with coworkers appropriately
Support a family-centered care environment
Communicate with RN on all patient care activities at least every hour; notify charge nurse when leaving and returning to the unit for any reason
Demonstrate non‑judgmental behavior
Shared Leadership
Keep informed about council meetings and unit issues
Participate in shared decision making through contributing to unit discussion and support shared leadership decisions
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers
Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self‑check behavior and performance
Organizational Accountabilities – Self‑Responsibly
Unit communications associate follows all Hospital / Departmental policies / procedures
Remain on unit during assigned shift, notify Charge Nurse and appropriate staff members when leaving the unit for patient care related errands; leave patient care area only when assigned shift is completed, replacement staff member is present, and report is given
Use designated staff areas for eating, smoking and socializing (perform only during assigned breaks)
Work area is left in a neat and organized fashion
Use downtime productively during shift
Attend mandatory in‑service/educational programs to learn about new procedures, skills, equipment, and employees; attend staff meetings
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Customer Service
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem‑solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Primary Location District of Columbia – Washington
Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job Nursing
Organization Position Status : R (Regular) – FT – Full‑Time
Shift : Rotating
Work Schedule : 7a‑7p/7p‑7a, EOW, variable shifts
Job Posting Full‑Time Salary Range 43,160 - 85,259.2
Equal Opportunity Children’s National Hospital is an equal‑opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Drug‑Free Workplace Children’s National Hospital maintains a drug‑free workplace. It prohibits recreational or prescribed marijuana and enforces a drug‑free policy.
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Description Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to perform basic nursing care, maintain safe, clean, stocked patient setting, assist staff and direct patient flow.
Qualifications
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Experience: 1 year health care setting preferred; pediatrics or one semester clinical experience (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic computer skills – typing, mouse, e‑mail
Aseptic technique
Basic calculations
Human relations and interpersonal skills
Required Licenses and Certifications
Patient Care Technician (CPCT) (Required)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
Functional Accountabilities – Patient Services – Admission
Orient family to call lights, monitor and unit
Set up monitor and alarms
Perform vital signs, height, weight and head circumference
Patient Services – Daily Living
ADL: daily bath, skin care with mouth care and peri-care
Ensure proper nutrition as ordered (NG, GT or tray)
Care of tube feeding and feeding of patients
Application of skin creams as directed by RN
Collection of cultures, urine and stool samples, etc.
Direct Patient Care
Recognize and report pain and skin breakdown
Prioritize tasks and special requests from RN
Assist in performance of trach care and EVDs
Assist with central line dressing, pin care, cast and traction care and care for dying patients
Assist with preparation of room for discharge and admission
Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels
Monitor Surveillance
Observe and alert RN when there are monitor deviations
Follow the monitor guidelines to dress code and professionalism
Infection Control
Care for isolation patients
Adherence to hand washing before and after every patient
Clean equipment after each patient’s use
Documentation
Document on nursing database, flowsheets and vital signs in a timely manner and notify appropriate charge nurse in computer or chart as suitable
Communication/ Professionalism
Communicate effectively with RN and team members to achieve goals by reporting any changes, abnormal findings, and participate in beginning and end of shift reporting
Maintain professional relationships with patients and families
Resolve conflict with coworkers appropriately
Support a family-centered care environment
Communicate with RN on all patient care activities at least every hour; notify charge nurse when leaving and returning to the unit for any reason
Demonstrate non‑judgmental behavior
Shared Leadership
Keep informed about council meetings and unit issues
Participate in shared decision making through contributing to unit discussion and support shared leadership decisions
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers
Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self‑check behavior and performance
Organizational Accountabilities – Self‑Responsibly
Unit communications associate follows all Hospital / Departmental policies / procedures
Remain on unit during assigned shift, notify Charge Nurse and appropriate staff members when leaving the unit for patient care related errands; leave patient care area only when assigned shift is completed, replacement staff member is present, and report is given
Use designated staff areas for eating, smoking and socializing (perform only during assigned breaks)
Work area is left in a neat and organized fashion
Use downtime productively during shift
Attend mandatory in‑service/educational programs to learn about new procedures, skills, equipment, and employees; attend staff meetings
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Customer Service
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem‑solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Primary Location District of Columbia – Washington
Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job Nursing
Organization Position Status : R (Regular) – FT – Full‑Time
Shift : Rotating
Work Schedule : 7a‑7p/7p‑7a, EOW, variable shifts
Job Posting Full‑Time Salary Range 43,160 - 85,259.2
Equal Opportunity Children’s National Hospital is an equal‑opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Drug‑Free Workplace Children’s National Hospital maintains a drug‑free workplace. It prohibits recreational or prescribed marijuana and enforces a drug‑free policy.
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