Patient Care Tech/EMT/Medical Assistant

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist in patient monitoring, care, and unit coordination under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and RN.

The role includes clerical duties and receptionist tasks, with continued training in phlebotomy, BLS, EKG, and computer skills within the specified timelines. Candidates should meet phlebotomy training requirements or have equivalent EMT, MA, or nursing coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Phlebotomy experience in a CAP-certified hospital preferred.
• If no prior phlebotomy, must complete training within 3 months.
• EMT, MA, or 2nd semester nursing also meet phlebotomy requirements.
• Phlebotomy competency within 3 months or proof of prior training required.
• Must complete computer training and EKG class.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital policies; training within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient monitoring and patient care under RN direction.
• Perform clerical and receptionist duties and unit coordination.
• Direct patient care under the supervision of the RN and within scope of practice.

Skills

Phlebotomy

BLS Certification

EKG training

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 90 days

Phlebotomy experience in CAP-certified hospital

Phlebotomy training/competency within 3 months

EMT

Medical Assistant (MA)

2nd semester nursing program

Job description

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Patient Care Technician will assist in patient monitoring, patient care, clerical & receptionist duties, and unit coordination. Direct patient care is done under the direction of the RN and within the scope of sound professional nursing practice to be delegated. They will also perform other assigned duties for which they have been specifically trained.

Qualifications:

A. Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required upon hire or transfer to the department
• Basic Life Support certificate (BLS) through the American Heart Association within ninety (90) days of hire.
• One (1) year of phlebotomy experience in a CAP certified hospital laboratory preferred upon hire or transfer to the department.
• If there is no previous phlebotomy training, then employee must complete phlebotomy training and competency with MCH lab within three (3) months of hire.
• Any of the following also meets phlebotomy training requirements:
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Medical Assistant (MA)
• Completion of 2ND Semester Nursing program.

B. Training and Experience:

• Completion of MCH phlebotomy competency within three (3) months of hire or proof of prior on the job phlebotomy training required if employee does not have EMT, Medical Assistant or Completion of 2ND semester nursing program.
• Must successfully complete computer training and EKG class.
• Knowledge of some medical and technical terminology and hospital policies and procedures. These skills must be completed within one (1) year of hire.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• A. Ability to perform:
  • Heavy lifting.
  • Sustained walking, standing and sitting.
• B. Will encounter exposure to infectious diseases.
• C. Ability to work under stress.
• D. Varied working hours and shifts.