Patient Care Technician- Emergency Department

Department: 36102 Alleghany Health - Emergency Department Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Days 7a-7p rotating schedule; every other weekend Pay Range: $15.75 - $23.65 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent with one year experience as a Nurse Aide II and/or previous experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, ECG Technician and/or Phlebotomist. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Nurse Aide II, Emergency Medical Technician, ECG Technician or Phlebotomist. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). 2. Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility. 3. Ensures complete, accurate, and timely communication of patient information. 4. Performs special procedures correctly under direction of Registered Nurse (RN). 5. Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients, and family members in an effective, positive, and professional manner. 6. Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for professional growth and development. 7. May perform electrocardiograms on order of physician, at the direction of the RN or per protocol. 8. May performs phlebotomy on order of the physician or at the direction of the RN. 9. Collects samples for forensic testing (blood and/or urine) at the direction of RN. 10. Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served. 11. Performs other duties as directed by leadership. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent oral, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills Maintain annual competency through documented education and return demonstrations/skill checks Ability to perform procedures under direction of RN as requested WORK ENVIRONMENT: Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances Works in a continually changing work environment Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infections and contagious diseases Occasional exposure to radiation hazards Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals Subject to many interruptions Occasionally subject to irregular hours Uses personal protective equipment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care