ED Technician - ED Tech/PCT

Baptist Health; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

PTO sell-back

Leave sharing program

Emergency employee fund

Retirement with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a Patient Care Technician/ER Tech to join the Emergency Department full-time day shift (7a–7p). You’ll work under RN supervision providing direct and indirect patient care, assist with hygiene, I&O, and mobility, and communicate important findings to the nurse.

Weekend coverage and holiday commitment are required in a 7a–7p schedule. Eligible candidates hold Kentucky Nurse Aide certification or complete first year of nursing, or CMA or EMT certification.

Qualifications

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with hygiene, mobility, and daily activities.
• Record intake/output and transport specimens to lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care and related tasks per scope of practice.
• Assist with patient hygiene and positioning.
• Communicate patient information to nurse and set priorities for multiple patients.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification

Nursing program – year 1

Certified Medical Assistant

EMT Certification

Job description

Summary

• 7a start
• 7p end
• 3- 12 hrs shifts per week
• 5 weekend shifts per 6 week schedule
• holidays requires

Job Description:

Job Title: Patient Care Technician/ ED Tech

7a - 7p (Full-Time Days)

5 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule

Holidays Required

The Emergency Department is a 19 bed/ 4 chaired area with a separate 2 bay, 1 bed clinical decision area designated for patients ranging in age from birth to death with health care needs from nonemergent to critical. The unit has designated rooms used for life-threatening conditions with special equipment and supplies, and rooms designated as fast track for non-emergent patients

Job Description:

Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the ER Technician/Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct and indirect patient care. The PCT provides excellence in patient care while respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of everyone. Empathy, compassion, communication, and teamwork are the hallmarks of the PCT-nurse-patient relationship.

• Performs direct patient care and related tasks as outlined by scope of practice and including but not limited to:
  • Assists patients in personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair, and nail care.
  • Assists patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity.
  • Records patient intake and output (I & O).
  • Collects, labels, and transports specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Changes and transports soiled and contaminated linens according to procedure.
  • Maintains clean and tidy patient room/environment.
  • Assists patients with activity, turning and repositioning as indicated by provider order and in collaboration with the nurse.
• Communicates pertinent patient information/findings to patient's nurse.
• Sets priorities for the care of multiple patients.

Requirements:

• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required OR successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education OR Current Certified Medical Assistant OR Verified EMT Certification
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)

Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.