ER Care Technician — Fast-Paced & Compassionate

Prisma Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland, SC is seeking an entry-level Patient Care Technician to support care in the Emergency Department. The role focuses on direct patient care, data collection, and collaboration with licensed staff to ensure efficient patient flow and safety.

Responsibilities include assisting with basic procedures, monitoring patient status, and supporting the care team in daily operations. A High School Diploma or GED and completion of a related training program are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED and completion of a nursing assistant, patient care tech, medical assistant, EMT, Paramedic, surgical tech, phlebotomy, military medical corpsman or nursing fundamentals course.
• Experience: No experience required. Experience as nursing assistant, patient care tech, medical assistant, EMT, Paramedic, Surgical Tech, Phlebotomist, Medical Corpsman or nursing student preferred.
• For facilities/units that require monitor tech responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care within scope of practice as directed by providers and licensed staff in accordance with policies and protocols.
• Assists with positioning patients, wound care, and basic ostomy care.
• Documents data on medical records and informs RN of activities performed and patient status.
• Performs data collection including vital signs, oxygen saturation, and basic specimens.
• Maintains a clean, safe, therapeutic environment and assists with department operations.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR / EHR

Job description

Prisma Health in Richland, SC is seeking an entry-level Patient Care Technician to support care in the Emergency Department. The role focuses on direct patient care, data collection, and collaboration with licensed staff to ensure efficient patient flow and safety.

Responsibilities include assisting with basic procedures, monitoring patient status, and supporting the care team in daily operations. A High School Diploma or GED and completion of a related training program are required.