Patient Care Technician (Full Time)

North Country Healthcare•Lancaster, NH

About The Position

The ED Patient Care Technician is an intricate member of the Emergency Department team, and is graded based on licensure and years of experience. The Patient Care Technician is responsible to provide patient care within their scope of practice as defined by the licensing agency and/or NCH/WMC. Based on their grade and licensure. The PCT will accept delegated duties from the supervising EDRN or ED provider. The Technician provides direct patient care and offers support services based upon the policies, procedures and standards of care of the Emergency Department. The PCT may also be required to support the nursing care of patients in other patient care areas, including inpatient and outpatient areas. The Patient Care Technician provides clerical and computer support to the medical records function, including all functions associated with the EHR. The Patient Care Technician may perform all tasks within their scope in accordance with NH license, Weeks Medical Center Policies & Procedures, and satisfactory completion of skill competency.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Current AEMT, LPN or LNA license in the State of New Hampshire.
Current BLS certification required.
Excellent interpersonal skills and time management skills required.
Basic computer systems knowledge required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as an EMT preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes the required clinical competencies for a Patient Care Technician.
Demonstrates current clinical competence and excellence in clinical practice
Accepts responsibility and accountability for his/her own clinical practice
Assures accurate charging for all supplies used for patient care.
Accepts responsibility and accountability to identify and report Risk Management situations.
Brings recommendations on new products and recommendations to reduce supply expenses
Re-assesses vital signs at least every two hours and at intervals indicated by the RN.
Obtains specimens of blood and body fluids as ordered by the RN.
Performs 12 lead EKGs.
Assists physician with suture tray set up and clean up as requested.
Documents all pertinent information on the patient’s medical record
Participates in all Code Blue and trauma resuscitation events within scope of practice allowed.
Cleans and restocks patient care areas after the discharge of each patient.
Transport patients to and from other departments as requested.
Performs clerical duties to include but not limited to phones, order processing, ordering supplies, and restocking.
Coordinates and performs computer support and clerical functions to process the medical records and physician dictations.
Actively participates and assists the Radiology department to process X-ray films when requested.
Participates actively in all department meetings and attends at least 80% of meetings.
Accepts and satisfactorily completes miscellaneous duties as requested by the RN or Department Manager.
Follows appropriate infection control practices and precautions as outlined in the hospital policies and procedures.
Participates on CQI teams and implements new and ongoing quality improvement activities.