Emergency Department Patient Care Technician

Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a patient care assistant to support Emergency Department patients from arrival to departure. You will perform clerical duties, assist with activities of daily living, monitor patients, and collaborate with nurses to ensure safe, efficient care.

Emphasis on compassion, confidentiality, and teamwork in a busy ED environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate reliability, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing patient needs while

Responsibilities

• Assigned to any area within the emergency department.
• Collaborates with the registered nurse to set priorities and organize work.
• Communicates all pertinent observations to the responsible registered nurse.
• Administers direct physical care and assists with other activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Performs selected procedures and treatments according to standards and protocols.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients.
• Collects tests, records and reports selected specimen data. Reports findings to registered nurse.
• Sets up cardiac monitoring devices according to procedure. Assists with cardiac monitoring, runs 12 lead electrocardiogram (EKG). Reports findings to registered nurse.
• Utilizes side rails, restraints and assistive devices when available and necessary.
• Records selected procedures for which she/he is responsible.
• Maintains patient and family confidentially according to established hospital standards.
• Serves as an active patient/family advocate.
• Supports and reinforces teaching done by the registered nurse.
• Performs other duties within scope of care as assigned.

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a patient care assistant to support Emergency Department patients from arrival to departure. You will perform clerical duties, assist with activities of daily living, monitor patients, and collaborate with nurses to ensure safe, efficient care.

Emphasis on compassion, confidentiality, and teamwork in a busy ED environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate reliability, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing patient needs while