Patient Care Technician-PCT
Core
Provides direct patient care and support services in a fast-paced Emergency Department under RN/LPN supervision.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Direct patient care and emergency department clinical support
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient monitoring, vital signs documentation, specimen collection, wound care, IV removal, patient mobility assistance, infection control, fall prevention, BLS certification
Preferred skills
CNA Certification
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Responsibilities
Assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living; Obtain and document vital signs; Perform point-of-care testing and specimen collection; Provide non-sterile wound care and dressing changes; Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers; Recognize and report changes in patient condition; Follow infection prevention and control measures.
Seniority
Entry-level / Student-friendly