Patient Care/ED Technician (Full Time)
About the role
The ED Patient Care Technician is an intricate member of the Emergency Department team, and is graded based on licensure and years of experience. The Patient Care Technician is responsible to provide patient care within their scope of practice as defined by the licensing agency and/or NCH/WMC. Based on their grade and licensure, the PCT will accept delegated duties from the supervising EDRN or ED provider. The Technician provides direct patient care and offers support services based upon the policies, procedures and standards of care of the Emergency Department. The PCT may also be required to support the nursing care of patients in other patient care areas, including inpatient and outpatient areas. The Patient Care Technician provides clerical and computer support to the medical records function, including all functions associated with the EHR. The Patient Care Technician may perform all tasks within their scope in accordance with NH license, Weeks Medical Center Policies & Procedures, and satisfactory completion of skill competency. The Patient Care Technician is accountable to the Department Manager. Works closely with the RN on duty and inter-relates with clinical staff from all departments and all medical staff members.
Responsibilities
- Completes the required clinical competencies for a Patient Care Technician.
- Has competency checklist been completed with all competencies met