Patient Care Tech.

Umcelpaso; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department to support nursing care under supervision. You will assist with ADLs, communicate patient status, and help promote a safe, cost-effective environment during day shifts.

The role emphasizes strong communication, clinical skills in ED, and collaboration with registered nurses. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, with BLS required and relevant EMT/PCT training fulfilled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of EMT-A, Patient Care Technician, or Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Six months of experience as an Advanced EMT or CMA is preferred.
• Current BLS training is required.
• One of the following certifications required: EMT-A, RMA/CMA, Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy, or Patient Care Technician.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a key member of the Emergency Department nursing care team under direct training of RN, Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and Director.
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADL) for patients and documents status.
• Promotes exceptional customer service with patients and families.
• Makes recommendations for improved patient care and safe, cost-effective environment.
• Communicates patient status and documents changes for the care team.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

ED environment

Venipuncture

Lab testing procedures

Medical terminology

Bilingual English/Spanish

Reading English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT-A / Patient Care Technician / Medical Assistant program

Job description

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

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 patients’ 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