Ambulatory Patient Care Tech | Annapolis
Children's National Hospital · Annapolis, Maryland, US
Ambulatory Patient Care Tech | Annapolis 260000BY Description The Ambulatory Patient Care Tech will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health c...
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Ambulatory Patient Care Tech | Annapolis 260000BY Description 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) Minimum Work Experience: 1 year experience in an acute health care setting–preferably pediatrics (Preferred) 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...