Job Title: Emergency Department Patient Care Tech  

Department: Emergency Department  

Location: Canton Potsdam Hospital  

Hours Per Week: As needed (Per Diem)

Schedule:  12 hour shifts: 6:45 am-7:15 pm, 9:45 am – 10:15 pm, 6:45 pm – 7:15 am; variable day, weekends, holidays 

   

SUMMARY:  

Provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision and delegation of a licensed nurse or practitioner, in accordance with established treatment plans. Assists with essential tasks to support the overall organization and efficiency of the Emergency Department. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to patient and departmental needs in a fast-paced environment.  

  

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Provide direct patient care and support tasks to ensure smooth Emergency Department (ED) operations  

Deliver safe, competent care including ambulation, patient transfers, and lifting assistance  

Accurately measure and document vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pain level) in the EMR  

Perform EKGs and venipuncture as ordered by practitioners  

Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and intra-hospital transfers  

Maintain ED supply inventory by restocking, rotating stock, and removing expired items  

Respond to emergency codes, perform CPR, and follow OSHA Category I precautions due to high exposure risk  

  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)  

   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

High School Diploma (or equivalent) 

CNA   

EKG certification  

Phlebotomy experience preferred  

Medical terminology  

Associates degree  

Safe Patient Handling training  

Excellent customer service  

UNION:

1199-721 - LPN & Technical (CPH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$21.10 - $30.12

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.