Patient Care Technician- Emergency Department

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Sparta, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician in the Emergency Department is responsible for providing direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role involves creating and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, ensuring accurate communication of patient information, and performing special procedures as directed. The technician will also communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, and take initiative for professional growth. Specific duties may include performing electrocardiograms, phlebotomy, and collecting samples for forensic testing, all while providing age-appropriate care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
One year experience as a Nurse Aide II and/or previous experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, ECG Technician and/or Phlebotomist.
Nurse Aide II, Emergency Medical Technician, ECG Technician or Phlebotomist.
Maintain annual competency through documented education and return demonstrations/skill checks
Ability to perform procedures under direction of RN as requested

Nice To Haves

Excellent oral, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).
Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.
Ensures complete, accurate, and timely communication of patient information.
Performs special procedures correctly under direction of Registered Nurse (RN).
Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients, and family members in an effective, positive, and professional manner.
Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for professional growth and development.
May perform electrocardiograms on order of physician, at the direction of the RN or per protocol.
May performs phlebotomy on order of the physician or at the direction of the RN.
Collects samples for forensic testing (blood and/or urine) at the direction of RN.
Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
Performs other duties as directed by leadership.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program