Patient Care Tech - ER - Full Time

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the ER to provide nursing support under RN supervision.

This full-time, third shift role involves patient hygiene, vital signs, EMR documentation, phlebotomy, ECGs, and transport coordination. We value dedicated individuals with a high school diploma and BLS certification, plus preferred aide training or prior patient-care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire required or obtained.
• Preferred: completion of an approved aide training program.
• Preferred: phlebotomy/POCT experience; 1 year in healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Patient hygiene, routine vital signs, and basic care.
• Document patient care in EMR per scope of practice.
• Phlebotomy and various other lab collections.
• Placement of appropriate monitoring equipment.
• Perform 12-lead ECG.
• Coordinate patient transport as needed.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.