Cert Patient Care Tech ED- Part-time- 7A-7P Weekends Only
Core
Provides nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities including personal, physical, and comfort needs under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
Role type
Patient Care Technician
Builds
Patient care services in an Emergency Department setting
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, patient hygiene assistance, infection control, equipment repair reporting, patient preparation for exams, call bell response
Preferred skills
Prior patient care experience, Nationally certified patient care technician, Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
Technologies
Patient care equipment
Responsibilities
Observes and reports patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse; Assists with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties; Records vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and comfort measures; Assists in specimen collection; Maintains clean and safe environment to prevent infections; Reports equipment repairs; Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures; Communicates with RN regarding nutrition issues; Answers patient call bell and relays messages.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC
