Patient Care Technician- ER Casual

Joint Township District Memorial Hospital; Saint Marys (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Lake Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support Emergency Services with clinical and clerical duties. The role includes assisting with patient care activities under RN supervision and performing routine workplace tasks to ensure smooth unit operations.

The ideal candidate has basic clinical and clerical skills, ECG and blood collection training, and at least one year of healthcare setting experience. A higher degree or certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete a course in basic ECG and EKG setup.
• Must successfully complete blood collection training.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a health care setting (physician office, hospital or clinic).
• Two years or more of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delegated patient care activities including activities of daily living and basic procedures.
• Perform clerical and receptionist functions as directed by RN.
• Monitor and record cardiac rhythms on monitoring equipment and report abnormalities to RN staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide quality care and outcomes.
• Work other shifts/units as needed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Clerical skills

ECG setup

Blood collection training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program (advanced degree)

Clinical work in health-related program (1 quarter/semester)

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) / EMT-B / STNA preferred

Job description

Hours of JobCasual (Nights & Days)Per Casual Policy (3-4 shifts/month with 2 being weekend with holiday requirement)Duties and Key ResponsibilitiesWorks under the supervision of the Manager of Emergency Services and other Registered Nursing Staff.Is responsible for assisting in the performance of delegated patient care activities, including activities of daily living and basic procedures, as well as identified competencies required in Emergency Services.Is responsible for performing the clerical and receptionist functions of the work area and other related technical and clinical support activities as directed by the RN.Monitors and records cardiac rhythms observed on cardiorespiratory monitoring equipment and reports abnormal findings to RN staff.Collaborates and interacts positively with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care and achieve desired outcomes.May be required to work other shifts/units as needed.Performs other duties per non nurse policyPerforms all duties as assigned.RequirementsBasic clinical skills and clerical skills.Must successfully complete a course in basic ECG and EKG setup.Must successfully complete blood collection training.Education/CertificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent.Preferred: Advanced degree in Medical Assistant Program or successful completion of at least one quarter or semester of clinical work in a health-related program with a grade of C or higher.Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, EMT-B, or STNA preferred, not required.ExperienceRequired: A minimum of one year’s experience in an appropriate health care setting such as physician office, hospital, or clinic.Preferred: Two or more years’ experience in an appropriate health care setting such as physician office, hospital, or clinic.Grand Lake Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GLHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all of our locations. In addition, Grand Lake Health System is an At-Will Employment employer.