Patient Care Technician-Emergency Dept - 501638

University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) facilitates and assists in meeting patient needs. The PCT performs tasks within the range of responsibilities that a Registered Nurse may delegate to an unlicensed patient care provider. The PCT follows the direction of the Registered Nurse, Lead/Charge Nurse, Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, and House Supervisor.

This position is in the Emergency Department at the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center. The role may float between units and rotate shifts. The scheduled shift is 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and some weekend and holiday work is required. The starting wage is $17.60, with regularly scheduled increases.

The University of Toledo is a tobacco-free campus. Pre-employment health screening for the Health Science Campus Medical Center includes drug and other required health screenings. The University is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Attend and successfully complete the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course and maintain CPR/BLS certification, unless exempt based on qualifying credentials or experience.
• Ability to write legibly, speak articulately, and follow directions accurately.
• Ability to plan and organize work and work under supervision.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for patients in their care when performing delegated functions and to perform delegated duties according to established methods and procedures.
• Work some weekends and holidays.
• May be required to rotate shifts and units.
• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20, including color vision when applicable.
• Ability to hear, with or without aids, and to communicate orally.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer or lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and kneel frequently.
• Ability to perform CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR/BLS certification and an active state registry certification after successfully passing a State Approved CNA or STNA exam.
• Current CPR/BLS certification and recent graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification and recent equivalent experience, with successful completion of the Skill Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and assist in meeting patient needs.
• Perform tasks within the range of responsibilities that a Registered Nurse may delegate to an unlicensed patient care provider.
• Follow the direction of the Registered Nurse, Lead/Charge Nurse, Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, and House Supervisor.
• Accept responsibility for patients in their care when performing delegated functions and carry out delegated duties according to established methods and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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