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FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as written111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010 Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10196 Emerg Med Trauma Center Pay Range $21.81 - $43.62 Collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare delivery team to provide specified care to patients with a wide range of injuries and illnesses. Anticipates patient care needs and facilitates implementation of diagnostic and treatment measures. Performs duties under the supervision of Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physician. Acts as a role model for other technicians in both the technical and behavioral aspects of the position. Develops competency in all aspects of role within 3 months.
Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Minimum Work Experience 2 years Direct patient care experience in an emergency setting and completion of an emergency, medical or nursing technician training program. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Comply with all Hospital/departmental policies/procedures regarding provision of patient care, competency validation and environmental safety.
Functional Accountabilities Demonstrate Clinical Competence Identify need for , obtain and document patient vital signs accurately (T , P , R, BP , pulse oximetry , weight in kilograms) Recognize, document and report (to assigned RN/physician) changes in vital signs, color, breathing, behavior , consciousness level or neuro-vascular status of limb that deviate from normal for patient/age group. Set up, attach and document correct placement of monitoring equipment, including alarm limits. Anticipate need to assemble, set up, and place patient on correctly and document oxygen/cool mist delivery via face mask, nasal cannula, trach collar , blow-by and resuscitation equipment.
Apply , maintain, discontinue and document use of patient restraint devices according to Hospital policy . Perform/document POCT using correct procedure independently. Perform/document independently phlebotomy and IV starts on difficult patients using correct skin preparation. Set up and attach IV fluid and pump using aseptic technique, documenting procedure on appropriate treatment record/flow sheet. Perform and document basic and complex wound care including wound cleansing, bandaging and burn debridment/care. Assist with establishing and maintain patient in full spinal immobilization (on stretcher with backboard and stiff-neck collar in place).
Perform orthopedic procedures independently including plaster and non-plaster splints, slings, immobilizers, and ice. Assemble and fit patient crutches independently. T each crutch-walking to patients independently . Assist in meeting stable and unstable helicopter arrivals as assigned by charge nurse. Assist Triage nurse by calling patients, explaining triage procedure, obtain/document pertinent information, vital signs, provision of basic first aid; alert RN if patient appears ill (does not perform independent triage). Assist with Patient Flow Role model maintenance of a clean and orderly care…
About Children's Hospital
From its Form 990- Budget $1.87B · Health Care
- Staff 10,034 · founded 1870
- Pays its leaders $1.0M–$3.0M (12 reported)
- Open jobs 300 · Jobs at Children's Hospital · Full 990 report