Emergency Department Care Tech — Compassionate Patient Support

Prisma Health; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health operates a high-acuity Emergency Department where compassionate, patient-centered care is delivered under supervision. The patient care technician role involves direct patient support, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, and documentation in the EMR.

Training includes catheterization support, basic wound care, and transport of patients. No prior experience is required, though experience as a nursing assistant or similar role is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include completion of a nursing assistant, patient care tech, medical assistant, EMT, Paramedic, surgical tech, phlebotomy, military medical corpsman or nursing fundamentals course.

Responsibilities

• Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures under supervision.
• Maintains patient care by documenting observations and vital signs, assisting with ADLs, and transporting patients as needed.
• Provides direct patient care within scope of practice as directed by providers and licensed staff.

Education

Nursing assistant / patient care related training

Job description

Prisma Health operates a high-acuity Emergency Department where compassionate, patient-centered care is delivered under supervision. The patient care technician role involves direct patient support, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, and documentation in the EMR.

Training includes catheterization support, basic wound care, and transport of patients. No prior experience is required, though experience as a nursing assistant or similar role is preferred.