ED Care Technician: Vital, Hands-on Patient Support

North Country Healthcare; Lancaster (NH); On-site; USD 25,582 - 34,522; Full time

Job summary

Weeks Medical Center in New Hampshire is seeking an ED Patient Care Technician to deliver direct patient care within licensed scope and to support nursing staff. The role includes clerical support for the medical records and EHR documentation, with duties that may include phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen labeling, and coordination of patient transport.

Compensation includes an hourly range based on licensure and experience, with final pay determined by qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Current AEMT, LPN or LNA license in the State of New Hampshire.
• Prior experience as an EMT preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and time management skills required.
• Basic computer systems knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Complete the required clinical competencies for a Patient Care Technician.
• Demonstrates current clinical competence and excellence in clinical practice.
• Accepts responsibility for own clinical practice while functioning as a PCT.
• Assists the RN to review and audit patient charges for supplies used.
• Identify and report Risk Management situations and assist with Occurrence Reports.
• Bring recommendations on new products and supply costs to the RN or Department Manager.
• Reassesses vital signs regularly and documents findings for RN communication.
• Obtain specimens and perform phlebotomy after training and label accurately.
• Perform 12 lead EKGs and ensure proper leads and patient privacy.
• Assist physician with suture setup and aseptic technique.
• Document all pertinent patient information in the medical record.
• Participate in Code Blue and trauma resuscitation events within scope of practice.
• Clean and restock patient care areas after discharge and ensure prompt completion.
• Transport patients between departments ensuring safety.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain medical records processing.
• Coordinate computer support and clerical functions for medical records and dictations.
• Assist Radiology with processing X-ray films when requested.
• Attend department meetings and participate in CQI activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Basic computer systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Licensed AEMT (NH)

Licensed LPN (NH)

Licensed LNA (NH)

EMT experience preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Weeks Medical Center in New Hampshire is seeking an ED Patient Care Technician to deliver direct patient care within licensed scope and to support nursing staff. The role includes clerical support for the medical records and EHR documentation, with duties that may include phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen labeling, and coordination of patient transport.

Compensation includes an hourly range based on licensure and experience, with final pay determined by qualifications.