Patient Care Technician Emergency Department ED

Category: Healthcare Support

Shift: Night

Department: Emergency Department

JOB SUMMARY: Provides patient related care tasks based on the principles of growth and development across the life span of patients served in his/her independent unit. Assists, observes, and reports patient changes to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation relative to the care delivered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides and collaborates direct patient care services under the direct supervisor of a licensed caregiver. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to 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 under supervisor of nurse. Assists, observes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation in relation to the care delivered. Addresses and/or directs questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or health care team members. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or GED RequiredEXPERIENCEOther Completion of Block 1 in Nursing OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Nursing Assistant (NA) OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) OR 6 months of experience in the healthcare setting within the last year Required 6 months in acute care experience. PreferredLICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONSBasic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Certification Preferred Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT) - License Emergency Medical Tech Preferred