Patient Care Technician Emergency Department ED
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides patient-related care based on growth and development principles across the life span in the assigned unit. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician assists with direct patient care and implements selected portions of the patient care plan as directed by a nurse. The role includes observing and reporting changes in patient condition and maintaining accurate medical record documentation related to care delivered. The technician also addresses or directs questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a full-time evening-shift position in the Emergency Department at John C. Lincoln in Phoenix, Arizona. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts from 10:00 PM to 10:30 AM, with self-scheduling and no set workdays. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Weekend, evening, and night shift differentials are offered where applicable.
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 six months of healthcare-setting experience within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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.
- Assist with personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and selected portions of the patient care plan as directed by a nurse.
- 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, and healthcare 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
