Emergency Tech - Main ED - Full Time

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's in Dayton, OH seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support registered nurses in the Emergency Department Main Campus. You will assist with patient care activities, adapting to developmental levels and communicating clearly with patients and families.

This full-time position requires CPR-BLS certification within 2 weeks of hire, commitment to privacy, safety protocols, and contributing to a patient and family–centered experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CPR-BLS certificate required within 2 weeks of hire.
• Strong communication skills with ability to report patient information as indicated.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and privacy.
• Familiarity with safety management program to provide a hazard-free environment.
• Supports nurse in patient care activities with attention to developmental levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nurse in completion of patient care activities.
• Demonstrate strong communication with patients, families and healthcare team.
• Report patient information as indicated and document appropriately.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Respond to changing census and patient needs in the department.

Skills

Communication

CPR-BLS

Job description

Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:Emergency Department - Main CampusSchedule:Full timeHours:36Job 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 hireDepartment Specific Job Details: