Patient Care Tech - Emergency Department, Nights
Stockbridge, GA, USA
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Patient Care Tech - Emergency Department, Nights
Overview:
PiedmontHenryEmergencyDepartment
75000-90000 visits per year
Licensed for 59beds
3/4:1Patient to RNRatio
Level III trauma center
Triage andAssessmentof patientcomplaint
Medical screening exam by a qualifiedmedical provider and treatmentplanbased on assessment
AppropriateDrug Therapy
Management of critically ill patients
Patientdischargeeducation
Fully AccreditedStroke Center
Recently added 18 bed Cardiac Observation Unit that works closely with ED
Multidisciplinaryteamin the EDincludes:ED MD, ED APP, ED RN, C-RN, Flow Coordinator,Unit Based Educator,RN, ED Paramedics, Patient Care Technicians, Radiology staff, Respiratory staff, Patient Experience and Patient Access.
Responsibilities:
The Patient Care Tech, under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy. Qualifications:Education
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Preferred
Work Experience
- No experience required
- 1 year of patient care experience Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred
- Certification from a Patient Care Technician program Preferred