Patient Care Tech.

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a skilled Emergency Department Patient Care Technician to join the night shift.

Under direct supervision of RN, Charge Nurse, and ED leadership, you will assist with ADLs, perform venipuncture and waived tests, and help maintain a safe, patient-centered environment.

Bi-lingual English/Spanish is preferred; a high school diploma and EMT-A, PCT, CMA or MA program completion are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of EMT-A, PCT or MA program required.
• Current BLS training required.
• EMT-A, CMA, RMA, or PCT Certification required (one of listed).

Responsibilities

• Functions as a key member of the ED nursing care team under RN/Charge Nurse/Director supervision.
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADL) for patients.
• Promotes safe, cost-effective healthcare environment and communicates status.
• Documents patient information and status for care coordination.

Skills

ED Patient Care

Communication

Adaptability

Venipuncture

Waived Testing

Medical Terminology

Bilingual EN/ES (pref)

English Comprehension

Education

High School Diploma

EMT-A Program

PCT Program

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department Emergency
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Nights - 1900-0700

Job Summary

Functions as a key member of the Emergency Department nursing care team, participating in the implementation of select components of the patient’s plan of care under the direct training of the Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and Director. Promotes exceptional customer service with patients and their families and makes recommendations for improved patient care and the promotion and maintenance of a safe, cost-effective healthcare environment. Assists the Registered Nurse in providing activities of daily living (ADL) needs of patients. Communicates and documents patient's status.

Skills

• 1. Competent in clinical skills required of Emergency Department Patient Care Technician.
• 2. Effective oral and written communication skills.
• 3. Ability to function effectively in a challenging environment.
• 4. Proficient in venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• 5. Proficient in waived and moderate complexity testing procedures.
• 6. Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 7. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• 8. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Work Experience

Six months of experience as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or as a Certified Medical Assistant is preferred.

License/Registration/Certification

• Current BLS training is required.
• One of the following is required.
• 1. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-A) Certification
• 2. Registered Certified Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• 3. Medical Assistant with Certified Phlebotomy Certification
• 4. Patient Care Technician Certification

Education and Training

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2. Completion of one of the following is required.
• a. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program
• b. Patient Care Technician program
• c. Medical Assistant program