Patient Care Technician Emergency Department
Core
Provides basic direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Department under supervision of Registered Nurses or Physicians.
Role type
Patient Care Technician
Builds
Patient care services and clinical support for emergency department patients
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance, Patient transfer and movement, Clinical documentation, Medication transport, Equipment operation, Hazardous waste handling
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record systems
Responsibilities
Observe, collect, and document health status data; Assist patients with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing); Answer patient call lights promptly; Complete admission, discharge, and transfer functions; Perform clerical duties and assist with patient registration; Transport medication and supplies; Use proper body mechanics for patient transfers
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC