Position Title: Patient Care Technician Position Code: PCT-6036
Department: Emergency Department Safety Sensitive: Yes No
Reports to: ED Manager/Director Exempt Status: Yes No
Position Purpose:
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.
Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]
- Performs a rapid appraisal of a patient's immediate stability and respond as necessary to insure the well-being of the patient as necessary.
- Transport patients to other departments on monitors, as appropriate and requested.
- Assists RN's and Physicians with physical exams, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing and irrigation; initial, repeat and orthostatic vital sign measurements; application of monitor leads, specimen collection, and transports stable telemetry or non-monitored patients to nursing units.
- Document all care/procedures provided.
- Recognizes work priorities and responds; accordingly, anticipating the needs of the department.
- After training and where state statue permits, performs blood glucose testing; phlebotomy; saline lock insertion; IV discontinuation; bladder catheterization and removal. Monitors supply stock levels and reports needs. Notifies environmental services (EVS), maintenance, biomedical engineering, and others to ensure proper equipment and a safe environment is maintained.
Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Certification: BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Licensure: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Position uses problem solving skills and ability to effectively communication with patients, patients families, interdisciplinary and ancillary departments within the organization.
Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master’s degree)]
Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard, or related special conditions which apply to the position]
Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals
Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]
- Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
- Able to manage technical business equipment i.e., phone, fax, computer etc.
- Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
- Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
- Able to sit for 3-5 hours per day; Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day; Able to walk for 3-5 hours day.
- Incumbent must be able to: distinguish appropriate colors
Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level