Patient Care Technician Emergency Department, FT Days
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician is a key member of the nursing care team and participates in implementing selected components of patients’ plans of care under the direct training of the Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Clinical Coordinator, and Director. The role promotes exceptional customer service for patients and families and makes recommendations to improve patient care and maintain a safe, cost-effective healthcare environment. The technician assists the Registered Nurse with patients’ activities of daily living, communicates and documents patient status, and participates in continuing education programs, surveys, and staff meetings as directed. The technician follows hospital policies and procedures that support performance improvement in patient care services and performs related duties as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
- A Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certificate.
- Competency in clinical skills required of a Patient Care Technician.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to function effectively in a challenging environment.
- Proficiency in venipuncture and capillary techniques.
- Proficiency in waived and moderate-complexity testing procedures.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
Nice To Haves
- One year of phlebotomy experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Participate in implementing selected components of patients’ plans of care under the direct training of nursing leadership.
- Promote exceptional customer service for patients and their families.
- Recommend improvements to patient care and to maintaining a safe, cost-effective healthcare environment.
- Assist the Registered Nurse with patients’ activities of daily living.
- Communicate and document patients’ status.
- Participate in continuing education programs and surveys, and attend staff meetings as directed.
- Follow hospital policies and procedures supporting performance improvement in patient care services.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
