Patient Care Tech/EMT/Medical Assistant

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Patient Care Technician will assist in patient monitoring, patient care, clerical & receptionist duties, and unit coordination. Direct patient care is done under the direction of the RN and within the scope of sound professional nursing practice to be delegated. They will also perform other assigned duties for which they have been specifically trained.

Qualifications:

A. Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required upon hire or transfer to the department
• Basic Life Support certificate (BLS) through the American Heart Association within ninety (90) days of hire.
• One (1) year of phlebotomy experience in a CAP certified hospital laboratory preferred upon hire or transfer to the department.
• If there is no previous phlebotomy training, then employee must complete phlebotomy training and competency with MCH lab within three (3) months of hire.
• Any of the following also meets phlebotomy training requirements:
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Medical Assistant (MA)
• Completion of 2ND Semester Nursing program.

B. Training and Experience:

• Completion of MCH phlebotomy competency within three (3) months of hire or proof of prior on the job phlebotomy training required if employee does not have EMT, Medical Assistant or Completion of 2ND semester nursing program.
• Must successfully complete computer training and EKG class.
• Knowledge of some medical and technical terminology and hospital policies and procedures. These skills must be completed within one (1) year of hire.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• A. Ability to perform:
  • Heavy lifting.
  • Sustained walking, standing and sitting.
• B. Will encounter exposure to infectious diseases.
• C. Ability to work under stress.
• D. Varied working hours and shifts.