Emergency Department Technician
Saratoga Springs-NY-12866-United States
Summary of Position:
Under the supervision of a physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, and/or registered nurse, the patient care technician (PCT) performs a variety of technical functions, which contribute to the safety, care and comfort of patients and their families. Responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care, performs technical skills and procedures, conducts routine clerical duties, and participates in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Primary job responsibilities:
Safety:
- Adheres to policies and procedures
- Performs equipment checks, and reports and removes broken equipment immediately from service
- Provides constant observation as directed by the registered nurse
- Participates in hourly patient rounding
- Responds to patient call lights promptly
- Adheres to infection control, safety, fire and disaster policies and procedures
Patient Care:
- Provides care within the job duties and responsibilities
- Responds promptly to patient and family requests for assistance
- Obtains and records accurate vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure and reports abnormal findings to licensed professional immediately (include full name of licensed professional in documentation).
- Obtains and records accurate height and weight on admission and periodically as ordered
- Applies cardiac and respiratory monitoring leads as directed
- Performs 12-Lead EKG and obtains rhythm strips as directed
- Performs bedside glucose monitoring in accordance with written policy and procedure and records and reports results
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Previous emergency department, nursing school, EMT and/or equivalent experience preferred. Prior medical office experience beneficial. Medical terminology preferred. Certifications / Licensure: Must obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within one month of hire.
Salary Range: $18.54 - $30.44
Pay Grade: PC3
Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.
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