Patient Care Technician - PCT - Evenings/Overnights - Geisinger South Wilkes Barre Emergency Department
Core
Provide hands-on patient care, including advanced dressing care, suctioning, IV removal, and specimen collection, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Direct patient care and clinical support services
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced patient care procedures, venipuncture, specimen handling, patient safety monitoring, documentation, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Specialty training program graduate, 1+ years related experience, Basic Life Support certification
Technologies
Point of care testing instruments, clerical equipment (computers, fax machines)
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; serve as a preceptor for new staff; coordinate patient transportation and test scheduling.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC