Patient Care Tech/EMT/ Assistant

Medical Center Health System

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Patient Care Technician will assist in patient monitoring, patient care, clerical & receptionist duties, and unit coordination. Direct patient care is done under the direction of the RN and within the scope of sound professional nursing practice to be delegated. They will also perform other assigned duties for which they have been specifically trained.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in patient monitoring.
• Assist in patient care.
• Perform clerical and receptionist duties.
• Perform unit coordination.
• Perform other assigned duties for which they have been specifically trained.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certificate (BLS) through the American Heart Association within ninety (90) days of hire.
• One (1) year of phlebotomy experience in a CAP certified hospital laboratory preferred.
• If no previous phlebotomy training, must complete phlebotomy training and competency with MCH lab within three (3) months of hire.
• Any of the following also meets phlebotomy training requirements:
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Medical Assistant (MA)
• Completion of 2nd Semester Nursing program.
• Must successfully complete computer training and EKG class within one (1) year of hire.
• Knowledge of some medical and technical terminology and hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy lifting.
• Ability to perform sustained walking, standing and sitting.
• Will encounter exposure to infectious diseases.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Ability to work varied working hours and shifts.