Pediatric Emergency Dept Patient Care Tech

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a patient care support partner to assist nurses with direct and indirect patient care. You will help obtain vital signs, perform basic treatments, and participate in ECG monitoring to ensure safe and effective care. Strong communication with patients and families is essential.

Under supervision of the Clinical Nurse, you will contribute to PFCC and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Completed fundamentals nursing skills lab and enrolled in or completed at least one semester of clinical practicum.
• CPR certification; ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care under supervision of a Clinical Nurse.
• Record vital signs and report to RN as directed.
• Perform selected treatments such as obtaining a 12-lead ECG and monitoring leads as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to address patient and family needs and promote PFCC.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

CPR

Education

High school diploma

Nursing program enrollment

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a patient care support partner to assist nurses with direct and indirect patient care. You will help obtain vital signs, perform basic treatments, and participate in ECG monitoring to ensure safe and effective care. Strong communication with patients and families is essential.

Under supervision of the Clinical Nurse, you will contribute to PFCC and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a busy clinical setting.