Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Phlebotomy

Humboldt Park Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt Park Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nurses and physicians in delivering patient care. The role coordinates with other departments, performing core clinical procedures and supporting the primary patient care team.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, phlebotomy, ECG, respiratory therapy under RN direction; maintain organized ED workflow, move patients and supplies safely; communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent is required.
• CNA Certification or EMT/Paramedic license with CPR is required.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred or required as stated.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care under the direct supervision of the RN.
• Maintains organized documentation in the ED and ensures paperwork is routed to the appropriate departments.
• Moves patients, supplies and equipment safely and in a timely manner.
• Provides quality patient care and excellent service to patients and families.
• Communicates effectively with health care workers, physicians, patients and families.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High School/GED

CNA Certification or EMT/Paramedic license with CPR

Job description

Position Summary

The Patient Care Technician assists nurses and physicians in the delivery of patient care through the coordination of patient care with other departments. A multi-skilled role that serves as an integral member of the primary patient care team. Performs clinical procedures (core and unit/practice environment-specific) to meet the physical and emotional care needs of the patient.

• Assists with patient care based on the individual needs within the scope of practice, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Duties include, but are not limited to delegated aspects of age-appropriate patient care, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy and ECG under the direction of the RN. Performs technical and medical procedures not governed by licensure.
• Maintains an organized working system in the emergency department through accurate documentation, orderly filing, and by ensuring appropriate departments receive the paperwork documentation required for patient care delivery.
• Effectively moves patients, supplies and equipment in a safe and timely manner as directed.
• Consistently provides quality patient care and is proactive in providing excellent service to the patients.
• Communicates effectively with other health care workers, physicians, patients and their families.

Job Details

Description

The Patient Care Technician assists nurses and physicians in the delivery of patient care through the coordination of patient care with other departments. A multi-skilled role that serves as an integral member of the primary patient care team. Performs clinical procedures (core and unit/practice environment-specific) to meet the physical and emotional care needs of the patient.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care based on the individual needs within the scope of practice, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Duties include, but are not limited to delegated aspects of age-appropriate patient care, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy and ECG under the direction of the RN. Performs technical and medical procedures not governed by licensure.
• Maintains an organized working system in the emergency department through accurate documentation, orderly filing, and by ensuring appropriate departments receive the paperwork documentation required for patient care delivery.
• Effectively moves patients, supplies and equipment in a safe and timely manner as directed.
• Consistently provides quality patient care and is proactive in providing excellent service to the patients.
• Communicates effectively with other health care workers, physicians, patients and their families.

Qualifications

• High School/GED
• CNA Certification or EMT/Paramedic license along with CPR is required
• Phlebotomy experience