Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department

Variable (United States of America)

Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department

The Patient Care Technician functions within the areas of Nurses stations and patient areas as assigned. This
individual performs phlebotomy, patient transportation, direct para-professional nursing care to Nursing Units and
Emergency Department patients, as well as various registration and clerical duties. This individual is responsible
and accountable to an assigned group of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. 

- Current certification in BLS within 7 days of hire. 
- Ability to communicate effectively and maintain composure in stressful situations.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. 
- Basic computer skills or ability to learn and use hospital computer. 
- Effective communication skills with unit staff and other departments. 
- Must complete orientation requirements: general hospital orientation and unit-specific orientation.

· Reports to work as scheduled and conforms to working hours. Arrives to work at scheduled starting time.

· Provides care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

· Performs patient assessments in an appropriate and timely fashion.

· Adheres to HIPAA and EMTALA laws.

· Collaborates with patients, family, and Team Members to establish interventions and goals.

· Works and communicates well with patients, visitors, physicians, and other Team Members.

· Sets priorities for patient care. Reassess and takes vital signs per policy and patient need.

· Obtains and documents patient vital signs, as well as assist with placement of oxygen saturation, blood pressure monitoring and cardiac monitoring.

· Obtains 12-lead EKGs according to best practices and hospital policy.

· Demonstrates basic ECG interpretation.

· Performs point-of-care glucose testing according to hospital policy.

· Assists with resuscitation/CPR and emergency airway procedures within scope of practice.

· Assists in care of all patient encounters, including all emergencies, within scope of practice.

· Transports patients within the hospital in a safe and timely manner.

· Draws blood samples and prepares them for testing according to hospital policy.

· Documents procedures performed within scope of skills checklist.

· Adheres to Halifax Health and departmental policies and procedures.

· Assists with orienting and precepting new Team Members, students and volunteers. · Assists with unit responsibilities and duties as assigned. · Maintains certifications and education requirements of the department and Halifax Health.

· Willingly accepts change of assignments as requested.

· Masters manual skills/procedures (as outlined in skills checklist).