Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Emergency - FT 11a-11p

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides care to patients under the direction of a physician or nursing staff. The role serves patients from newborn through geriatric ages and requires timely, accurate documentation, effective communication, and adherence to health system policies and procedures, including privacy and security requirements for protected health information. This is a full-time emergency department position at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, scheduled 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The position includes patient-care training in EKG and phlebotomy. Applicants must meet the stated Kansas certification or nursing-school requirement and hold a current BLS/CPR card before participating in patient-care activities.

Requirements

Certification as a medical assistant (MA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), patient care technician (PCT), emergency medical technician (EMT), or home health aide (HHA) in Kansas, or completion of at least one semester of nursing school.
Current BLS/CPR card before participating in patient-care activities.
Successful completion of on-the-job EKG and phlebotomy training for Emergency.
Basic computer skills; moderate computer skills are required for Telesitter.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous exposure to a medical environment.
Kansas certification as an MA, CNA, EMT, or HHA.
Phlebotomy Technician PBT (ASCP) certification.

Responsibilities

Complete timely and accurate documentation according to Health System or affiliate policy.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care as described in unit- and department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
Provide directed care to patients from newborn through geriatric ages to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
Follow HIPAA privacy and security regulations regarding protected health information.
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.