ED Care Technician: Compassionate Patient Advocate

Roper St. Francis; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician/Unit Assistant to assist nursing staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under RN direction. You will maintain patient records, greet patients on arrival, and support a friendly, efficient unit environment.

Requires completion of Nursing Assistant program or Fundamentals of Nursing, and BLS for Healthcare Providers. Responsibilities include reporting patient condition changes, documenting care and physician orders,

Qualifications

• Must have completed Fundamentals of Nursing course or a Nursing Assistant Program, or experience as ED Technician or Patient Care Technician.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clerical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs delegated direct patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Reports changes or abnormal findings to the Primary Nurse, Charge Nurse, or Provider.
• Provides nursing care respectfully and advocates for patients.

Skills

Clerical knowledge

Medical terminology

English grammar

Patient records management

Communication skills

Office equipment

Patient care tasks

Reporting condition changes

Policies and procedures

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician/Unit Assistant to assist nursing staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under RN direction. You will maintain patient records, greet patients on arrival, and support a friendly, efficient unit environment.

Requires completion of Nursing Assistant program or Fundamentals of Nursing, and BLS for Healthcare Providers. Responsibilities include reporting patient condition changes, documenting care and physician orders,