Emergency Care Tech - Part-Time - Pediatrics Center

ChristianaCare - Newark, DE

Part-time - Entry Level

Newark, DE

Hospitals

About the position

The Emergency Care Tech position at Christiana Care Health Systems is a part-time role focused on providing essential nursing and phlebotomy procedures for patients in a pediatric setting. The role involves working under the supervision of a registered nurse, performing hygiene and comfort measures, and responding to patient needs with empathy and promptness. The position requires a commitment to patient care and safety, as well as effective communication with patients and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform hygiene and comfort measures for patients under the supervision of a professional nurse.
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to various patient age groups.
• Obtain information to identify patient needs and provide care as needed.
• Perform assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of patients.
• Respond to patient crises and initiate interventions within the scope of responsibilities, notifying the RN as necessary.
• Perform successful venipuncture and finger sticks on adult patients, adhering to laboratory safety policies.
• Conduct defined procedures on point of care instrumentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, employees, and physicians using courteous verbal and written skills.
• Complete mandatory in-service education and perform essential unit-specific tasks under the direction of the RN.
• Adhere to established departmental safety rules and practices, reporting any unsafe activities or conditions.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous work experience or completion of PCT and Phlebotomist programs.
• Knowledge of basic nursing care for specific patient populations.
• Ability to perform successful venipuncture and micro-procedures on adult patients.
• Knowledge of department standards, selected procedures, nursing guidelines, and procedures.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient status and take appropriate action.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform elementary math skills and specific nursing and phlebotomy skills as outlined in nursing and laboratory procedures.
• BCLS certification.

Nice-to-haves

• EKG skills

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities