Emergency Services Technician - Emergency Room - Gateway

Campus:
Gateway
Unit:
Emergency Room
Shift: Nights

Under the supervision of the RN, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs various care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort, and safety for a specific patient population (ANA Standards of Delegation). The PCT must be able to demonstrate growth and development knowledge and skills to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Employee must be able to successfully complete job specific orientation, competencies, and meet/exceed standards as identified in the criteria based performance appraisal. PCTs must demonstrate awareness of patient rights in all aspects of patient care and report issues to the appropriate person.

• The Patient Care Technician is a member of the multidisciplinary team, under the direction of the RN, providing or assisting with basic patient care requirements, treatments, and procedures.
• Communicates to the RN pertinent findings or observations noted while providing patient care and comfort.
• Assists professional staff with basic life support principles.

• Basic Life Support:
  Health Care Provider, within six months of hire
• Basic Dysrhythmia Class, within six months of hire
• Optional Advanced Splinting Class

• Require the completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) and be 18 years of age
• Successfully completes:
• PCT class as required by care center/unit
• ED orientation program
• Hospital required classes and competencies
• Basic Dysrhythmia Class

• Flexible work schedules
• Career advancement opportunities
• Additional compensation when working evenings and/or weekends

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