Emergency Department Associate
Core
Provides nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care, assisting medical and nursing staff with procedures and daily tasks in an Emergency Department setting.
Role type
Emergency Department Associate (Patient Care Technician)
Builds
Patient care support and departmental operations in an Emergency Department
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, IV catheter discontinuation, EKG testing, patient transport, infection control, personal hygiene assistance, blood sample collection (when credentialed), equipment repair reporting
Preferred skills
EMT/Paramedic certification, ACLS certification, PALS certification, 2 years of college in health-related field, 2 years of ED or pre-hospital experience
Technologies
EKG machines, vital signs monitors, phlebotomy equipment, drainage device management tools
Responsibilities
Observe and report patient condition changes to RN, assist with admission/transfer/discharge, record vital signs and intake/output, assist in specimen collection and care of drainage devices, perform assigned tests (glucose, urine, stool), transport specimens to lab, collect blood samples, prepare patients for exams, maintain clean environment, answer call bells, perform EKG testing, discontinue IV catheters, assist with administrative tasks
Seniority
Entry-level, non-exempt