Emergency Department - Patient Care Tech

The University of Kansas Health System•Olathe, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the ED Patient Care Tech prepares for and assists with ED procedures and patient care consistent with their knowledge and skill level. Non-patient care duties, such as restocking and cleaning, are also part of the job. Experiences are as varied as the types of patients presenting to the ED. It is essential for the ED PCT to be organized, to be able to correctly prioritize tasks, and to use appropriate decision-making skills.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED OR be currently enrolled in a high school or GED program AND one of the following: Hold a CNA license or have completed the Gold Standard Intern Program, Have documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses, Have a minimum of 18 months in a relevant patient care role
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Nice To Haves

2 or more years Previous healthcare experience

Responsibilities

Facilitate optimal patient flow by preparing, cleaning, stocking treatment rooms, by transferring patients to and from the Emergency Department, and assisting patients in/out of vehicles, as needed.
Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by correctly: cleaning equipment, using infection control techniques, reporting damaged/malfunctioning equipment, tracking/disposing of out-dated supplies, monitoring availbility of equipment/supplies such as wheelchairs, beds, IV pumps, and storeroom items.
Assists RN/Physician/PA with patient care duties, such as: cast/splint application, suturing, lumbar punctures, discontinuing peripheral IV's/urinary catheters, Holtor monitoring placement/return instructions, ECG's and MUSE editing/management, spinal immobilization, post-mortem care, and communicates actions to RN.
Makes rounds on patients and answer call lights immediately, using excellent customer service techniques.
Promptly reports any unusual incidents and/or any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to the appropriate persons.
Obtains and documents: vital signs, orthostatic vital signs, urine dip testing, and blood glucose monitoring, reporting all changes to appropriate RN.
Accurately collects/labels all specimens, and transports to Lab, as indicated.
May document valuables for patients being admitted.
When phlebotomy training is completed, demonstrates working knowledge and skills for phlebotomy, including the accurate labeling of specimens.
Assists in maintaining necessary supplies, blood tubes from Lab.
Understands the First Net tracking board icons and their associated tasks are essential for efficient patient care/patient flow.
Demonstrates accurate prioritization skills for: stat/now orders, answering/placing phone calls, recognizing/reporting critical lab values and other test results, recognizing emergent patient needs, etc.
Understands management/follow-up is essential to be sure testing ordered reaches the patient.
Demonstrates the ability to print/maintain hardcopies of inpatient orders.
Maintains competency of order entry, computer downtime procedure, and future orders.
Practices excellent telephone etiquette and skills when responding to all phone calls.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.