PRN Patient Care Tech
Ashtabula Regional Medical Center
Ashtabula, OH
Health / Beauty / Fitness
Summary
In a culture of continuous quality improvement, the Patient Care Technician is responsible for processing physician orders and accurately documenting appropriate information. This role supports the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse in delivering patient care while facilitating effective communication within the Emergency Department and across other departments.
Education, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Basic Life Support (BLS) required — will be obtained during hospital orientation
In a culture of continuous quality improvement, the Patient Care Technician is responsible for processing physician orders and accurately documenting appropriate information. This role supports the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse in delivering patient care while facilitating effective communication within the Emergency Department and across other departments.
Education, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Enrollment in or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant, PCT, or Nursing Assistant course, preferred
- Prior hospital or healthcare experience preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (may be obtained during hospital orientation)
- Demonstrate interpersonal, clerical, and basic numerical skills, along with manual dexterity
- Knowledge of proper lifting techniques and body mechanics
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions
Basic Life Support (BLS) required — will be obtained during hospital orientation
About the company
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Ashtabula Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a private, not-for-profit, community-oriented multi-specialty hospital, located in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It serves the people of Ashtabula County and the surrounding areas in Northeastern Ohio. ARMC is an affiliate of Cleveland Clinic with over 120 years of caring for the residents of Northeastern Ohio. ARMC’s history is rooted in community needs and support. Built in 1904 to deliver care to railroad workers, Ashtabula Regional Medical Center has evolved from a one-room wood framed building into the county’s only full-service hospital.