Patient Care Technician (Emergency Medicine) - No CNA Cert Required - Rotation Shift
Core
Provide hands-on patient care, including advanced dressing care, suctioning, IV removal, and specimen collection, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Emergency Medicine)
Builds
Patient care and unit environment
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
venipuncture, skin puncture, specimen collection and transport, point-of-care testing, patient hygiene and activities of daily living, equipment maintenance, documentation, medication transport
Preferred skills
Specialty Training Program graduate, 1 year related work experience
Technologies
Point-of-care instruments, clerical equipment (computers, fax machines, phones)
Responsibilities
Perform advanced dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley Catheters and peripheral IVs; obtain blood specimens; document patient physical needs and condition changes; assist with activities of daily living; perform point-of-care testing and instrument maintenance; transport specimens and non-controlled medications; coordinate patient transportation for tests; serve as a preceptor for new staff and students.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC