Patient Care Tech - ER - Full Time

Kyeatright; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Maternity and paternity leave

Bereavement leave (pets)

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Kyeatright is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the ER in Paducah, KY. This full-time role on the third shift provides nursing care assistance to patients, with a focus on pediatric and geriatric needs, under RN supervision.

The position involves patient hygiene, vital signs, routine care, phlebotomy, ECGs, EMR documentation, and coordinating patient transport. High school diploma required; BLS certification within 3 months of hire preferred.

Qualifications

• Patient care duties and routine vital signs
• Documentation of patient care in EMR according to scope of practice
• Phlebotomy and various lab collections
• Placement of monitoring equipment and ECGs (12-lead)
• Coordinate patient transport as needed

Responsibilities

• Patient hygiene and routine vital signs
• Documentation of patient care in EMR based on scope of practice
• Phlebotomy and various other lab collections
• Placement of appropriate monitoring equipment
• Performs 12 Lead ECG
• Coordinates transport of patients as needed

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EMR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ECG - 12 lead

EMR software

Job description

## Patient Care Tech - ER - Full TimeApplylocations: Paducah, KYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26102197**Summary****Job Description:****Patient Care Tech - ER****Full Time, Third Shift**Provides general nursing care assistance to patients, with consideration for the unique needs of pediatric and geriatric populations as appropriate. Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized environment. Patient Care Technicians perform duties under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, and in addition performs general stocking duties as needed to support unit operations.**Job Duties:*** Patient hygiene, routine vital signs, routine care.* Documentation of patient care in EMR based on scope of practice.* Phlebotomy and various other lab collections.* Placement of appropriate monitoring equipment.* Performs 12 Lead ECG.* Coordinates transport of patients as needed.**Requirements:*** High School Diploma/GED* Must obtain Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire**Preferred Requirements:*** Successful completion of an Approved Aide Training Program is preferred* Previous phlebotomy/point of care testing is preferred* One year of previous experience in a healthcare setting providing patient care preferred**Benefits:*** Tuition Assistance reimbursement program* Paid Time Off available for use upon hire* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave* Bereavement Leave (includes pets)* Employee Assistance Program* Retirement plans with company match### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*