Patient Care Technician Float

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support clinical operations under supervision of physician or advanced practice clinician. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with patient check-in, and managing documentation in EPIC.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, efficient patient flow, and adherence to Baptist Health values. A high school diploma is required, BLS/CPR training within 90 days, and prior healthcare exposure is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, ability to navigate databases with confidential information.
• Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.
• Orientation/externship and additional training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients and obtain vital signs.
• Obtain patient medical history and reconcile medications.
• Expedite patient flow, room patients, and stock clinic with supplies.
• Navigate the EPIC EMR system and perform non-clinical duties as needed.
• Communicate respectfully and uphold Baptist Health's mission and values.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic Life Support

EPIC EMR familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description

The Patient Care Technician will be responsible for the examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the physician or advanced practice clinician.

Duties include but not limited to the following: check in patients, obtaining vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, temperature) and medication reconciliation, patient medical history information, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking clinic with supplies, navigating electronic health record system (EPIC), and performing other non-clinical duties as needed.

The PCT will communicate in a respectful manner and will uphold Baptist's mission and core values that drive service excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information.
• Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate, within 90 days of hire.
• Upon hire these disciplines will be required to attend orientation| externship and additional training as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Patient Care Technician experience.
• Experience in an outpatient clinic, physician practice, or healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with EPIC or other electronic medical record systems.
• Experience obtaining vital signs and documenting patient information.

PCT, SRNA, Nursing Assistant, CNA, NCT, Nursing Care Tech

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.