Patient Care Tech ED

Ascension•Milwaukee, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Patient Care Tech in the Emergency Department at St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. The position is full-time and works the night shift. The Patient Care Tech will assist physicians and nurses with technical patient care, including phlebotomy, IV access, wound care, specimen collection, and monitoring equipment. They will also safely transport and position patients for tests and procedures, document procedures and patient information, communicate patient status, and maintain a clean and safe environment.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Nurse Aide credentialed from the state of Wisconsin obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Certified Nursing Assistant credentialed from the state of Wisconsin, and in Nurse Aide Registry with eligibility to work in a hospital setting obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and nurses with technical patient care, including phlebotomy, IV access, wound care, specimen collection, and monitoring equipment.
Safely transport and position patients for tests and procedures using proper body mechanics.
Document procedures, observations, and patient information accurately in the medical record.
Communicate patient status and coordinate care with nurses, physicians, EMS, and the interdisciplinary team.
Maintain a clean, safe environment following departmental policies and infection control standards.