Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department, Nights

Our Mission

All of us, for each of you, every time.

Our Vision

Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

As a Patient Care Tech , you are responsible for assisting Emergency Department Physicians, Advance Practice Clinicians, and licensed Registered Nurses (RN) in the provision of basic and technical patient care as outlined in the generic structure standards and Washington State's Laws Relating to Nursing Care and Health Care Assistants.

Additional accountabilities may include, but are not limited to :

• Assists with patient care in the Emergency Department including; admissions, transfers, and discharges under the direction of licensed RN or Physician.
• Assists with obtaining and documenting of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation monitor, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Assists with safe positioning of patient, patient transfer / transport, assists with the application of orthopedic splints / dressings, and wound care.
• Assists with obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin / saline locks, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Assists with lab draws, if has current Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification.
• Measures and fit crutches and walker and instruct patient on proper crutch and walker walking.
• Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures.
• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments and supplies and assists with stocking supplies for patient's rooms. Assists with room turnover upon patient discharge from ED.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal signs and symptoms to primary RN and ED provider, performs point of care testing (POC).
• Assists nursing staff / units with clerical functions, intra-inter-departmental communications and other duties as assigned.

Provides other clerical services as deemed necessary by the Unit Director / designee.

• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to : security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization's values.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled.

Which Qualifications Do You Need?

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous healthcare experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification, preferred.
• Medical Assistant - Registered within 6 months of hire.
• CPR certification - Healthcare Provider (HCP) level within 6 months of hire.

This is a Part-time position working various days, working 36 hours per pay period, hours from 7 : 00pm-1 : 30am.

Our Values

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At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our employees and the very best care to our patients.

As a Samaritan Healthcare employee, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence, including creating and maintaining the best patient, employee, physician, and student experience.