Critical Care Tech: Phlebotomy & Patient Care

Capital Health (US); United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage & In-House

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

FSA

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking an EMT/medic-capable patient care assistant to support the clinical team across units. You will perform phlebotomy, glucometer testing, EKGs, and basic patient care under RN supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus EMT/CPR credentials and BLS. Experience in acute or long-term care is valued. A CNA or UAP training may be required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalency.
• Experience: EMT/EMT Academy completion, military medic, PCA in acute care or long-term care, medical assistant program, or two clinical nursing semesters.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.
• Stroke CE: 4 hours annually if assigned to certain units.
• Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
• Special Training: CNA certification preferred or Capital Health UAP Training within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides for safety aspects of patient care (restraints, transfer techniques, falls precautions, emergency response).
• Provides personal care under RN direction (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care).
• Applies basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism stockings under RN direction.
• Collects specimens (stool, urine, sputum) timely.
• Empties and cleans ostomy and device bags; records intake/output.
• Provides nutrition: feeds, monitors tube feeds, delivers nourishment, counts calories accurately.
• Documents observations in patient records and reports to RN.
• Assists with CPR under RN/Physician supervision.
• Performs phlebotomy, glucometer testing, and EKGs; records vital signs.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Glucometer testing

Medical terminology

Verbal/written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

EMT certification or EMT Academy completion

AHA BLS

Medical assistant program or nursing clinical semesters

Job description

Capital Health is seeking an EMT/medic-capable patient care assistant to support the clinical team across units. You will perform phlebotomy, glucometer testing, EKGs, and basic patient care under RN supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus EMT/CPR credentials and BLS. Experience in acute or long-term care is valued. A CNA or UAP training may be required within 90 days.