Patient Care Tech, Emergency Room, 24Hr, Nights

Major Responsibilities

Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.

Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment.

Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.

Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.

Affords assistance in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.

Position Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency attainment in the PCT II level or 1 year of acute care/hospital experience or 1 year of EMT Paramedic experience.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Medical Terminology.
• Computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
• Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations and requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.
• Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Physical Demands And Environmental Conditions

Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.

Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.

Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.

Major Duties

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment.
• Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
• Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.
• Affords assistance in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.