Patient Care Tech.

University Medical Center of El Paso • El Paso, TX

17d

About The Position

Functions as a key member of the Emergency Department nursing care team, participating in the implementation of select components of patients’ plans of care under the direct training of the Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and Director. Promotes exceptional customer service with patients and their families and makes recommendations for improved patient care and for the promotion and maintenance of a safe, cost-effective healthcare environment. Assists the Registered Nurse with patients’ activities of daily living (ADL) needs. Communicates and documents patients’ status.

Requirements

• Competence in clinical skills required of an Emergency Department Patient Care Technician.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a challenging environment.
• Proficiency in venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Proficiency in waived and moderate complexity testing procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
• Current BLS training.
• One of the following: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-A) Certification; Registered Certified Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); Medical Assistant with Certified Phlebotomy Certification; or Patient Care Technician Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program, Patient Care Technician program, or Medical Assistant program.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Six months of experience as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or as a Certified Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Participate in implementing select components of patients’ plans of care under the direct training of the Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and Director.
• Promote exceptional customer service with patients and their families.
• Make recommendations to improve patient care and promote and maintain a safe, cost-effective healthcare environment.
• Assist the Registered Nurse with patients’ activities of daily living (ADL) needs.
• Communicate and document patients’ status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED