Patient Care Tech / PCT ER
About The Position
The Emergency Room Patient Care Tech (PCT) works under the moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff. The role includes assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating; observing patient progress and reporting observations to a Registered Nurse or other medical staff; obtaining and recording vital signs; and collecting specimens for laboratory tests. The PCT also provides basic patient transport and housekeeping, measures and records patient intake and output and other measurements according to unit routines, assists patients with range of motion, and draws blood.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
- Be competent in at least two general areas of practice, including cross-training and cross-competency to cover more than one hospital service, role, or function.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in acute or long-term care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.
- Completion of an approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic certification, or current enrollment in nursing school.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, eating, and other activities of daily living.
- Observe patients’ progress and prepare and share reports with a Registered Nurse or other medical staff.
- Obtain and record patients’ vital signs.
- Collect specimens for laboratory tests.
- Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
- Measure and record patients’ intake and output and other measurements according to unit routines.
- Assist patients with range of motion.
- Draw blood.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Resources supporting wellness, education, and financial well-being
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Supportive, inclusive culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
