ER Patient Care Tech – ECG, Phlebotomy & Transport

Baptist Healthcare System; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY seeks a Patient Care Tech - ER (PRN) to provide general nursing care assistance under RN supervision. Responsibilities include patient hygiene, vital signs, and coordinating transport while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and BLS within 3 months of hire. Preferred candidates may have completed an approved aide training, phlebotomy experience, or prior patient care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred: completion of an Approved Aide Training Program.
• Preferred: phlebotomy/point of care testing.
• Preferred: one year of healthcare patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Patient hygiene and routine vital signs.
• Documentation of patient care in EMR.
• Phlebotomy and various lab collections.
• Placement of monitoring equipment.
• Performs 12 Lead ECG.
• Coordinates transport of patients.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY seeks a Patient Care Tech - ER (PRN) to provide general nursing care assistance under RN supervision. Responsibilities include patient hygiene, vital signs, and coordinating transport while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and BLS within 3 months of hire. Preferred candidates may have completed an approved aide training, phlebotomy experience, or prior patient care experience.