Children's National Hospital

        

Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., has been serving the nation’s children since 1870 and is ranked among the Top 10 pediatric hospitals in the country. Children’s National is #1 in Neonatology for a fifth consecutive year and is ranked in every specialty evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, including placement in the top 10 for: Cancer (#5), Neurology and Neurosurgery (#3), Orthopaedics (#6), Pulmonology(#8), Nephrology (#6) and Diabetes and Endocrinology (#10). Children’s Hospital has been designated as a Magnet® hospital three times, a designation given to hospitals that demonstrate the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. Children’s National offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty outpatient centers in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, including the Maryland suburbs and Northern Virginia. Home to the Children’s Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National is one of the nation’s top NIH-funded pediatric institutions. Children’s National is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels.

 

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Diagnostic Imaging Technologist - ( 220000H5 ) Description Perform high quality exams in at least two of the following modalities: CT, MRI, DEXA, ULTRA SOUND, NUCLEAR MEDICINE, Special Procedures and Diagnostic Radiography exams while providing excellent patient care. This a Orthopedic/DEXA Technologist position with DEXA training for qualified applicant. Qualifications Minimum Education Radiologic Technologist Graduate from an accredited ARRT program Required Skills/Knowledge Conduct any two of the following: CT , MRI, DEXA UL TRASOUND, NUCLEAR Medicine and Special Procedures, Diagnostic Radiography Demonstrates working knowledge with any two hardware, software, camera, and other related components of the imaging system. Follows protocols under the direction of the radiologist. Demonstrates good judgment when correlating patient history and scanning protocols. Possesses adequate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
HSCHC Speech Language Pathologist, Home Care, PRN - Pipeline - ( 21000430 ) Description The Speech Language Pathologist is a professional responsible for planning and administering speech language pathology evaluations, as well as planning and implementing appropriate treatment. Document provision of such care, utilization of support staff and participation in special projects as designated are also responsibilities of this position. Qualifications JOB FUNCTIONS Essential job duties: Perform evaluation, re-assessment, discharge, etc. in timely manner according to departmental policy. Select and administer appropriate treatment with proper attention to age-appropriate considerations, client/patient safety and dignity. Evaluate clients/patients of all ages with communication deficits and/or dysphagia. Respond to medical referral...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Cardiac Cath and Electrophysiology Technologist- M- F 7a to 330p with rotating call - ( 22000080 ) Description The Electrophysio Technologist Invasive is responsible to assist physicians during cardiac catheterization procedure, obtain and document data pertinent to cardiac care diagnosis, and treatment. Will perform a variety of technical and research duties as related to the cardiac catheterization lab under the direction of the senior technologist and physician. Shift is M- F 7a to 330p with rotating call Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED . Minimum Work Experience 3 years At least 3 years of experience in the field of cardiology or equivalent schooling and experience. . Required Skills/Knowledge Ability to function in a high pressure atmosphere with minimal supervision, emotional stability. Required Licenses and Certifications Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Specific Requirements and...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Equipment Technician - PRN (Respiratory Therapy Students) - ( 2100039U ) Description The Equipment Technician will disinfect, process, store and stock equipment and supplies for use in patient care areas, utilizing established infection control practices. The Technician is responsible to adjust and store equipment according to need. The Equipment Technician will remove, disinfect, and replace soiled equipment and supplies to be disinfected and/or repaired. The Equipment Technician will also maintain the stock, appearance, and cleanliness of all assigned equipment per manufacturer 's instructions and in alignment with established infection control procedures. Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Minimum Work Experience 1 year Experience, acquired via working in a hospital setting. Would like candidate to have experience with infection control procedures, biomedical equipment, and medical...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Clinical Pharmacist -Pipeline (Various Positions) - ( 2100034B ) Description Minimum Work Experience Experience Experience Details Req Pref 1 year Pharmacy experience X Required Licenses Licenses Licenses Details Time Frame Req Pref Required Certifications Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Medical Technologist - ( 220000E4 ) Description This position performs Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, and/or Genetics procedures in accordance with established procedures and policies. Records and reports results; operates and maintains equipment; monitors quality control standards; evaluates new instruments and tests. Performs clerical and service duties as required. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's in Medical Technology or equivalent related field of science (Required) Minimum Work Experience 1 year Experience in an accredited clinical laboratory (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Math Ability Level: Statistics preferred. Good interpersonal and communication skills important. Knowledge and skills related to LIS desirable. Required Licenses and Certifications Registry or eligible as MT(ASCP) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Technical...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Social Worker - PRN - ( 210002DE ) Description Fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community agency representatives and visitors. Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and based on findings, facilitates interventions. Effectively uses interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflicts and promote healing environment. This PRN position will require overnight, weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Qualifications Minimum Education Master's Degree Social Work (Required) Minimum Work Experience 1 year Post-MSW experience as Social Worker or second year field placement in a complex medical setting (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent communication skills. Ability to relate to divergent patient populations. Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures. Must be licensed in the...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Social Worker - ( 2200009U ) Description ISO social worker (LGSW or LICSW) with at least one year of direct social work experience to provide clinical case management to adolescent parents and their children. This position is best suited for someone who is skilled at relationship building, communicates clearly for team collaboration, can be flexible in the day-to-day and thrives with independent work. Ideally looking for someone who is passionate about working with high risk teens and interested in reproductive and maternal mental health. Prior knowledge about PMADS, child development and positive parenting is a plus. This position fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community agency representatives and visitors. Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and based on findings, facilitates interventions. Effectively uses interpersonal...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Emergency Services Tech Specialist - 7:00PM to 7:00AM - ( 210003M3 ) Description 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. Qualifications 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...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Emergency Services Tech Specialist - PRN - ( 210003VI ) Description 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. Qualifications 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...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Respiratory Care Practitioner Level III - 7 pm - 7 am - ( 210002WO ) Description Under general direction of the department manager , according to departmental and hospital standards, the Respiratory Care Practitioner, referred to as RCP-III, is responsible for administering all levels of Respiratory Care to treat patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction and/or disabilities. RCP-III will function at an advanced level of practice in Acute Care, ER, and two Critical Care units (either PICU, NICU and/or CICU ); also serving as a clinical resource and preceptor . The RCP-III will maintain all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and appropriate care to all ages of patients including neonates, infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults. Qualifications Minimum Education Associate's Degree Completion of a minimum two years of college training in an AMA approved...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Nutrition Counselor - ( 220000EV ) Description Nutrition Counselor a paraprofessional support person who provides services to WIC clients such as, health screening, basic nutrition education, and referral for health care and other services. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Employees receive supervision from a designated higher-level staff person, with the credentials of a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) or above. Qualifications Minimum Education Associate's Degree 2 years of working at a WIC clinic (Required) Or Bachelor's Degree Health education or Nutrition related field or Dietetic internship (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 2 years Worked in WIC/community healthcare setting (Required) 1 year Provided counseling in individual and group settings (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Strong computer skills. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Clinical Engineer - ( 210002OR ) Description The Clinical Engineer will participate in various levels of medical equipment selection, installation, setup, and disposition of medical equipment. H/She will participate and coordinate necessary equipment issues during construction projects to assure that the necessary equipment is included in the project, specified to architect, purchased, installed, and setup appropriately. Will demonstrate project leadership abilities (independently) to manage the process through a timeline, communicate status, and follow through on commitments. Independently create and design the medical equipment solution with the clinical provider and carry it through to implementation. H/She will provide consultation and training to clinical staff in the area of medical equipment application, usage and areas in which alternative applications are possible to improve care. Provide clinical application training on a variety of devices to...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Transport Team Paramedic- 36 hours weekly - ( 220000K4 ) Description As a member of the transport team, provide safe, efficient and effective inter-facility transport to a wide variety of ill and injured patients. Provide advanced life support care necessary to stabilize and transport patients. The provision of this care may occur under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or with standing protocols under a physician's direction in conjunction with other providers (i.e. Emergency Medical Technicians). Provide staffing in the Emergency Communications and Information Center . Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED H.S. Diploma or GED AND graduation from an accredited paramedic program (through a professional institute or a college/university) (Required) Minimum Work Experience 1 year At least 1 year of ALS experience in a pre-hospital (911) or inter-facility transport program (Required) 2 years At least...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Medical Technologist (M-F 11pm -730am Weekend Rotation) - ( 21000156 ) Description Performs Blood Bank procedures in accordance with established procedures and policies. Records and reports results; operates and maintains equipment; monitors quality control standards; evaluates new instruments and tests. Performs clerical and service duties as required. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Specific Requirements and Preferences Bachelor's in Medical Technology or equivalent related field of science (Required) Minimum Work Experience 3 years Specific Requirements and Preferences Experience in an accredited clinical laboratory (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Math Ability Level: Statistics preferred. Good interpersonal and communication skills important Knowledge and skills related to LIS desirable. Functional Accountabilities Technical Performance 1. Perform routine technical procedures as...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Social Worker - ER (Every other Saturday and every Sunday) - ( 210001X4 ) Description Fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community agency representatives and visitors. Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and based on findings, facilitates interventions. Effectively uses interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflicts and promote healing environment. This is an overnight social work position covering the Emergency Dept and the inpatient units. The social worker responds to traumas, code blue, provides crisis intervention, bereavement work, collaborates with the team and family when barriers to discharge are identified, provides supportive counseling, collaborates with CPS, refers to community agencies. LICSW required. Qualifications Minimum Education Master's Degree Social Work (Required) Minimum Work...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Speech/Language Pathologist - ( 210003D1 ) Description Responsible for evaluating speech/language of children and providing remediation for children with communication disorders. Qualifications Minimum Education Master's Degree (Required) Minimum Work Experience 0 years Will consider recent Master’s Level graduates. Zero to 2 years related experience. (Required) Required Licenses and Certifications Speech-Language Pathologist (Required) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and state licensure or CF eligible (Required) Functional Accountabilities Conduct Patient Evaluations Evaluate patients using standard and special procedures. Patient Contact Hours Meet department standards for patient contact hours. Self-Manage Assume responsibility for working independent of direct supervision in ROC or Hospital. Clinical Reports...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Clinical Engineer - PRN - ( 2100010Y ) Description The Clinical Engineer will participate in various levels of medical equipment selection, installation, setup, and disposition of medical equipment. H/She will participate and coordinate necessary equipment issues during construction projects to assure that the necessary equipment is included in the project, specified to architect, purchased, installed, and setup appropriately. Will demonstrate project leadership abilities (independently) to manage the process through a timeline, communicate status, and follow through on commitments. Independently create and design the medical equipment solution with the clinical provider and carry it through to implementation. H/She will provide consultation and training to clinical staff in the area of medical equipment application, usage and areas in which alternative applications are possible to improve care. Provide clinical application training on a variety of...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Pharmacy Messenger - Pipeline (Various Shifts) - ( 2100034E ) Description Postion Summary Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and Pharmacy Leadership, the Messenger assists in routing and delivering dispensed/prepared medications using the most efficient means possible. Will carry out various distributive and communicative functions for patient care areas, such as notification that meds need to be routed to various units, circulating medications from one unit to another when required, etc. Will also assist the pharmacists and technicians in procedural areas for packaging, maintaining the cleanliness of medication delivery systems, equipment, and devices, distribution of floor stock, and clerical record-keeping duties. The Messenger is expected to perform all functions/duties efficiently and to comply with all regulatory bodies and requirements including HIPAA, DC Law, JCAHO and Hospital Policy and...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Medical Technologist - ( 22000082 ) Description This postion is in the Send Outs department in the Clinical Laboratory. This role is responsible for processing and packaging the specimens being sent to various reference labs that Children's National Hospital uses for outside testing. Great customer service skills and attention to detail are needed for this postition. There are phone calls, faxes and emails to be sent out to clinical staff regarding information needed or updates of results, so these two skills are emphasized with this position. Additionally there is frequent communication with the reference labs themselves.The work is largely independent though the person needs to be a team player because there is a lot of interaction with both internal and external customers. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's in Medical Technology or equivalent related field of science (Required) Minimum Work...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Team Lead Neurodiagnostic Tech - ( 210002BH ) Description The Team Lead Neurodiagnostic will participate to plan and implement the daily activities for the Neurodiagnostic technologists. Will direct and coordinate activities for other technologists and ensure adequate staffing. Will assist Supervisors to optimize and track productivity through objective performance measures to include volume of studies by location and technologist, and financial metrics. Will perform routine and other related Neurodiagnostic testing and ensure equipment is in working order. Qualifications Minimum Education Associate's Degree (Required) Minimum Work Experience 5 years At least 5 years or more experience in neurodiagnostics. At least 1-2 years progressive leadership/supervisory experience. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Basic math, MS Outlook and intermediate Excel. Demonstrates cultural competence in delivering patient care. Demonstrates...

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, USA
Respiratory Care Practitioner Level I- 7 pm to 7am - *10K Sign-On Bonus* - ( 200001NR ) Description Under general direction of the department manager, according to departmental and hospital standards, the Respiratory Care Practitioner, referred to as RCP-I, is responsible for administering all levels of Respiratory Care to treat patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction and/or disabilities. RCP-I will function to the level that is usual and customary for Acute Care and ER. The RCP-I will maintain all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and appropriate care to all ages of patients including neonates, infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults. Qualifications Minimum Education Associate's Degree - Completion of a minimum two years of college training in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program. (Required) Minimum Work Experience 1 year -Work experience in Respiratory Care (Preferred)...