Emergency Dept Tech - Patient Care & EKG

Anderson Hospital; Maryville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist in the Emergency Department under the direction of Registered Nurses. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, transporting patients, obtaining vital signs, EKGs, splinting, catheter placement and other patient care tasks as assigned.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification; EMT/EMT-P or CNA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience as Patient Care Technician in a hospital setting.
• EMT, EMT-P or CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ED patient care under RN guidance.
• Obtain vitals, perform EKGs and phlebotomy.
• Transport patients and assist with procedures.
• Maintain patient environment, equipment and supplies.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

EKG

Catheter placement

Safety

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist in the Emergency Department under the direction of Registered Nurses. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, transporting patients, obtaining vital signs, EKGs, splinting, catheter placement and other patient care tasks as assigned.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification; EMT/EMT-P or CNA experience is preferred.