Patient Care Technician Observation
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works in a fast-paced Observation Unit that extends Emergency Department services, providing focused care for patients with approximately 24-hour decision and treatment plans. The unit cares for an average of 7–10 patients per day and works closely with a multidisciplinary team, including RN Externs. The unit is staffed with approximately 6 RNs and 4 PCTs per shift. PCTs may rotate into HUC responsibilities, gaining experience in direct patient care and unit coordination. The position provides patient-related care tasks based on the principles of growth and development across the life span of patients served in the unit. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician assists with patient care, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and maintains accurate medical record documentation. This is a full-time day-shift role with three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Self-scheduling is offered, but scheduled workdays may vary and weekend and holiday rotations are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of Block 1 in Nursing, or qualification as a Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (NA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), or 6 months of healthcare-setting experience within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to work three 12-hour day shifts, with variable scheduled workdays and required weekend and holiday rotations.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of acute care experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT) license.
Responsibilities
- Provide and collaborate on direct patient care services under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver.
- Perform care tasks that may include personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and implementation of selected portions of the patient care plan as directed by a nurse.
- Assist, observe, and report changes in patient condition to a licensed caregiver.
- Maintain accurate medical record documentation related to care delivered.
- Address or direct questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or health care team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekend shift differentials; evening and night shift differentials where applicable.
- Self-scheduling for shift and weekend coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
