ER Patient Care Tech — Third Shift, Vital Care Pro

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Bereavement leave (pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the ER on the third shift. You will assist nurses, provide basic care, monitor patients, and support unit operations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, ECGs, routine vital signs, and documentation in the EMR. This role requires a high school diploma and BLS within 3 months, with preferred prior healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred: completion of an approved aide training program.
• Preferred: phlebotomy/point-of-care testing experience.
• One year of healthcare patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient hygiene and comfort.
• Record routine vital signs and patient data.
• Document patient care in EMR within scope of practice.
• Perform phlebotomy and various lab collections as needed.
• Place appropriate monitoring equipment on patients.
• Perform 12-lead ECG.
• Coordinate patient transport as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

EMR

ECG equipment

Job description

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the ER on the third shift. You will assist nurses, provide basic care, monitor patients, and support unit operations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, ECGs, routine vital signs, and documentation in the EMR. This role requires a high school diploma and BLS within 3 months, with preferred prior healthcare experience.