Patient Care Tech - Emergency Department, Nights
About The Position
The Piedmont Henry Emergency Department sees 75,000-90,000 visits per year and is licensed for 59 beds. It operates with a 3/4:1 Patient to RN Ratio and is a Level III trauma center. The department is responsible for triage and assessment of patient complaints, medical screening exams by qualified medical providers, and developing treatment plans based on assessments. They also manage appropriate drug therapy for critically ill patients and provide patient discharge education. The department is a fully accredited Stroke Center and recently added an 18-bed Cardiac Observation Unit that works closely with the ED. The multidisciplinary team in the ED includes ED MD, ED APP, ED RN, C-RN, Flow Coordinator, Unit Based Educator, RN, ED Paramedics, Patient Care Technicians, Radiology staff, Respiratory staff, Patient Experience, and Patient Access.
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- No experience required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of patient care experience
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certification from a Patient Care Technician program
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
