Patient Care Technician

CharterCARE of Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Services Assistant at CharterCARE of Rhode Island in Providence provides nursing, phlebotomy, and direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. They collect and process blood and other specimens, perform EKG tracings, and maintain related records.

Collaborating with the care team, they attend to patients' safety and comfort, transport patients as needed, and ensure equipment and supplies are organized and ready for staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and phlebotomy training completed.
• RI CNA license and CPR certification maintained.
• Strong spoken English with clear written communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing, phlebotomy and patient care tasks under nurse supervision.
• Collects and processes blood and other specimens; performs EKG tracings; maintains records.
• Communicates with health care team; assists with patient safety, comfort, and needs.
• Transports patients and maintains equipment and supplies.

Skills

Telephone skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy training program

CNA license (RI)

CPR certification

Job description

Patient Care Technician

CharterCARE of Rhode Island Providence, Rhode Island, United States

About this position

Summary: The Patient Services Assistant performs nursing, phlebotomy, and patient care tasks under the general supervision of a professional nurse. Collects and processes blood and other laboratory specimens, performs EKG tracings, and maintains related records. Communicates and collaborates with other health care team members while attending to personal needs, safety, and comfort of patients. Performs a variety of other duties to assist staff, such as transporting patients and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Education: High School Diploma . Training program and phlebotomy course required. Must maintain a current R. I. Department of Health CNA license and CPR certification and must hold certificate of completion of phlebotomy training program..

Licensure: Must maintain a current R. I. Department of Health CNA license and CPR certification and must hold certificate of completion of phlebotomy training program.

Experience: Good telephone, interpersonal and writing skills essential, along with demonstrated ability to accurately relate technical information. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be proficient in the English language