Patient Care Technician Emergency Department
Core
Provides basic direct and indirect patient care in an emergency department setting, including vital signs, activities of daily living, and patient transfers.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Patient care support and clinical documentation
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance, Patient transfer and positioning, Documentation, Equipment operation, Hazardous waste handling
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
Responsibilities
Observe, collect, and document health status data; Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL) such as toileting, bathing, and dressing; Answer patient call lights and assist with wayfinding; Perform clerical duties including patient registration and processing physician orders; Transport medication and maintain skin integrity; Participate in quality improvement activities.
Seniority
Entry-level / Junior