Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency Department

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency Department

Schedule: Part 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.