Patient Care Tech - ER - PRN

Baptist Healthcare System; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY seeks a Patient Care Tech - ER (PRN) to provide general nursing care assistance under RN supervision. Responsibilities include patient hygiene, vital signs, and coordinating transport while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and BLS within 3 months of hire. Preferred candidates may have completed an approved aide training, phlebotomy experience, or prior patient care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred: completion of an Approved Aide Training Program.
• Preferred: phlebotomy/point of care testing.
• Preferred: one year of healthcare patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Patient hygiene and routine vital signs.
• Documentation of patient care in EMR.
• Phlebotomy and various lab collections.
• Placement of monitoring equipment.
• Performs 12 Lead ECG.
• Coordinates transport of patients.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

• Patient Care Tech - ER
• PRN

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.