Emergency Tech - Main ED - Full Time

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Emergency Department at the Main Campus. The role involves assisting the nurse in patient care activities, accounting for developmental levels, and reporting patient information with accuracy.

A CPR-BLS certificate is required within 2 weeks of hire. The ED handles high-acuity pediatric cases and supports a fast-paced environment focused on child-centered care.

Qualifications

• Assists nurse in patient care activities and follows developmental considerations.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurse in completion of patient care activities.
• Demonstrate strong communication with patients and families.
• Report patient information as indicated and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

Emergency Department - Main Campus

Schedule

Full time

Hours

36

Job Details

Job Profile Summary

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

Department Specific Job Details

Dayton Children's is home to the region's only Level 1 pediatric trauma center. The emergency department staff at Dayton Children's specializes in one thing: caring for critically ill and injured children - with two convenient locations, you can rest assured that no matter what the emergency, our team is ready to provide the highest quality care. Dayton Children's main campus emergency department includes 47 treatment rooms, with an average census of 200 patients per day.