Patient Care Technician

About the role

Perform emergency department specific care/duties as assigned within scope of job for basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.

Aid with movement and placement of patients.

Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.

Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency department specific care/duties as assigned within scope of job for basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Skills

• Basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities.
• Movement and placement of patients.
• Tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reporting findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Maintaining medical equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.