ED Patient Care Tech I
Core
Assists Registered Nurses in providing direct physical care, safety monitoring, and clerical support to Emergency Department patients from arrival to departure.
Role type
Entry-level patient care technician (ED)
Builds
Patient care delivery and safety protocols in the Emergency Department
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Direct patient care, ADL assistance, specimen collection, cardiac monitoring setup, EKG administration, patient advocacy, infection control, medical record management, computer system usage
Preferred skills
Nursing assistant credentialing, BLS certification, medical terminology knowledge, multi-tasking
Technologies
Hospital computer systems, Hospital Capacity System (HCS), page systems, fax machines
Responsibilities
Administer direct physical care and assist with activities of daily living; set up cardiac monitoring devices and run 12-lead EKGs; collect specimens and record data; assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; maintain patient confidentiality and safety protocols; organize and file medical charts; coordinate continuity of care forms.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC
