Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency Department

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency Department



Schedule: Full Time



Pay Range: $19.00 - $25.00 / Hourly



Shift: Day shift



Hours: 0700-1930



About this role

Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) - Hospital Emergency Services

Are you passionate about emergency medicine and fast-paced patient care ? Join our team as an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) and play a critical role supporting physicians and nurses in a dynamic hospital Emergency Department .

The ED Technician is a skilled healthcare professional who provides Basic Life Support (BLS) patient care and clinical assistance to patients in the Emergency Department . Working closely with Emergency Department Registered Nurses and Emergency Physicians , the ED Tech supports both routine and urgent patient care needs.

In this role, you will assist with a variety of clinical procedures and patient care tasks , helping ensure patients receive safe, efficient care during emergency situations. The ED Technician reports to the Director of Emergency Services and works under the supervision of the Emergency Department RN or Emergency Physician .

What You'll Do

As an Emergency Department Technician , you will assist the clinical team with a variety of direct patient care and emergency support duties , including:

Providing Basic Life Support (BLS) patient care in collaboration with ED nurses and physicians
Taking and documenting vital signs and patient observations
Assisting with orthopedic procedures , including custom splinting and casting support
Preparing patients for suturing, wound care, and urinary catheter placement
Performing phlebotomy and specimen collection
Applying dressings and wound care treatments
Assisting with patient preparation for diagnostic procedures and emergency treatments
Supporting patient transport and clinical workflow in the Emergency Department

Emergency Preparedness

ED Technicians also play an important role in bioterrorism and disaster preparedness , including:

Supporting mass casualty and disaster response readiness
Assisting with preparation for large-scale patient influx during emergency events
Participating in Emergency Department preparedness initiatives

Minimum Qualifications Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience

Minimum of one year pre-hospital EMS experience preferred

Licensure & Certification

BLS Certification - Healthcare Provider required

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification preferred

Skills & Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Ability to accurately take and record vital signs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced emergency department environment
Strong teamwork and patient care skills
Basic computer and electronic documentation skills
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Ability to maintain confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations

Why Join Our Emergency Department Team

Working as an Emergency Department Technician offers valuable hands-on experience in emergency medicine, trauma care, and acute patient care . You will work alongside experienced emergency nurses, physicians, and EMS professionals in a fast-paced environment dedicated to rapid response and high-quality patient care .

If you are interested in growing your career in emergency medicine, EMS, or hospital patient care , we encourage you to apply.

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