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Job Title: Emergency Department Patient Care Tech

Department: Emergency Department

Hours Per Week: As needed (Per Diem)

Schedule: 12 Hour shifts, 6:45 am to 7:15 pm, 6:45 pm to 7:45 am; weekend and holidays (Could work non-standard shifts as needed: days, nights, swing shift, or some sort of combination.)

SUMMARY:

Provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision and delegation of a licensed nurse or practitioner, in accordance with established treatment plans. Assists with essential tasks to support the overall organization and efficiency of the Emergency Department. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to patient and departmental needs in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Provide direct patient care and support tasks to ensure smooth Emergency Department (ED) operations

+ Deliver safe, competent care including ambulation, patient transfers, and lifting assistance

+ Accurately measure and document vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pain level) in the EMR

+ Perform EKGs and venipuncture as ordered by practitioners

+ Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and intra-hospital transfers

+ Maintain ED supply inventory by restocking, rotating stock, and removing expired items

+ Respond to emergency codes, perform CPR, and follow OSHA Category I precautions due to high exposure risk

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High School Diploma (or equivalent)

+ American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ CNA

+ EKG certification

+ Phlebotomy experience preferred

+ Medical terminology

+ Associates degree

+ Safe Patient Handling training

+ Excellent customer service

UNION:

1199-721 - LPN & Technical (CPH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$21.10 - $30.12

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.