Patient Care Technician (PCT) Inpatient - Emergency Department
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as a caregiver to patients during scheduled work periods, providing patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The position is in the Emergency Department and involves recording vital statistics and other basic health information; administering basic health care and medical treatments; and helping with daily living activities, meals, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry. The PCT also cleans patient living areas and treatment rooms, collects non-invasive biological specimens, prepares treatment areas and medical equipment, disposes of biomedical waste according to standards and policy, and performs clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient care. When needed for safe care, the employee provides one-on-one patient care.
Requirements
- Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- For positions in North Dakota, if not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be listed on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or within a maximum of four months from initial employment.
- For positions in Wisconsin, be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility, or be a student nurse enrolled at a school approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing who has completed a basic nursing course and 16 hours of clinical experience.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment or supplies.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Responsibilities
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Administer basic health care and medical treatments.
- Assist with daily living activities, including dressing and undressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assist with meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.
- Clean patient living areas and treatment rooms.
- Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients.
- Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use, and clean medical equipment.
- Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
- Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
- Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safe provision of care.
- Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
