111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010 Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10302 Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Pay Range $20.75 - $40.99 About the Role: The Patient Care Technician in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse perform basic nursing care activities, assist in maintaining a safe, clean, stocked patient care setting, assisting staff members and help direct patient flow. What You’ll Bring: Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Minimum Work Experience 1 year in a healthcare setting if possible, in pediatrics 1 semester clinical experience completed at an accredited school of nursing or military corpsman training (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Basic computer skills (typing, use of mouse, email) Knowledge of aseptic technique Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) Human relations and interpersonal skills Required Licenses and Certifications Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) (Required) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Patient Services – Admission Include but not limited to orienting family to use of call lights, monitor and unit Set up of monitor and alarms Perform vital signs, height, weight and head circumference Patient Services – Daily Living Patient ADL’s include but not limited to 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; assist with patient flow by maintaining a neat and orderly environment Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels Monitor Surveillance Observe and alert RN when there are monitor deviations When assigned to monitor bank will 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, flow sheets 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 co-workers appropriately Support a family-centered care environment Communicate with RN on all patient care activities at lease every hour; notify charge nurse when leaving and returning to the unit for any reason 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 take 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 Benefits That Support You: Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services. Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day. Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts. Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans. Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more. Why Join Us: Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments. Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health. Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams. The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible. Childrens 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. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana. Why Children's Benefits Nursing Careers Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Recruitment Fraud Notice - As fraudulent recruitment activities by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent hospitals are on the rise. Please be advised that: Official Communication: All legitimate communication regarding job opportunities will come from our official email addresses and website. Any correspondence related to Children's National Hospital from a personal email such as Yahoo, Gmail, iCloud, etc. is fraudulent. Application Process: We will never ask for payment or personal financial information as part of the recruitment process. 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