Emergency Tech - Main ED - Full Time

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Emergency Department - Main Campus. The role involves assisting the nurse with patient care activities, adapting to developmental levels, and maintaining clear communication with the care team.

The PCA will handle patient information with confidentiality, participate in safety programs, and help ensure a positive patient and family experience. CPR-BLS certification is required within two weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• Assist nurse with patient care activities per development level.
• Demonstrate strong communication and report patient information.
• Handle patient information with confidentiality and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in daily patient care tasks.
• Observe and report patient changes and respond to requests.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the care environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Responsible for assisting the nurse in completion of patient care activities, taking into consideration the patient’s developmental levels. Demonstrates strong communication skills, accepts delegated tasks and has the knowledge and understanding to ask questions and report patient information as indicated. Appropriately handles patient information understanding confidentiality and privacy. Complies with the safety management program designed to provide a physical environment free of hazards and to reduce the risk of injury. Is knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital. The PCA promotes a patient and family experience-oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers-both internal and external.

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

Emergency Department - Main Campus

Schedule

Full time

Hours

36

Job Details

Responsible for assisting the nurse in completion of patient care activities, taking into consideration the patient’s developmental levels. Demonstrates strong communication skills, accepts delegated tasks and has the knowledge and understanding to ask questions and report patient information as indicated. Appropriately handles patient information understanding confidentiality and privacy. Complies with the safety management program designed to provide a physical environment free of hazards and to reduce the risk of injury. Is knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital. The PCA promotes a patient and family experience-oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers-both internal and external.

CPR - BLS certificate is required within 2 weeks of hire