Emergency Department Care Tech — Compassionate, Fast-Paced

Prisma; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a patient care technician to assist the registered nurse in providing patient care according to individualized plans. This role involves data collection, sterile technique when delegated, and maintaining a safe, clean patient environment.

Responsibilities include documenting observations in EMR, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting the care team in transport and urgent care tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED with listed nursing training.
• No prior experience required; however, nursing-related experience is preferred.
• Facilities may require monitor tech training and arrhythmia competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN in providing patient care based on the plan of care.
• Performs basic nursing activities and sterile technique as delegated.
• Documents patient status and vital signs in the EMR.
• Assists with positioning, dressing, ostomy and basic care as directed.
• May perform monitor tech or unit secretary duties.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing assistant / patient care tech training

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a patient care technician to assist the registered nurse in providing patient care according to individualized plans. This role involves data collection, sterile technique when delegated, and maintaining a safe, clean patient environment.

Responsibilities include documenting observations in EMR, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting the care team in transport and urgent care tasks as needed.