What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician position at Kuba Medtech Inc.?
Position: Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Emergency Department
Job Type: Temp-to-Permanent
Location: Penn Yan, NY
Contract: 13 weeks of contract with possibility of Temp-to-Permanent
Shift: 3×12s - 11:00 AM–11:30 PM
Pay: $25/hr
Job Summary
Join our dynamic Emergency Department as a Patient Care Technician (PCT), where your energy and compassion will make a real difference in patient lives. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to medical staff and deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Your expertise in clinical procedures, patient monitoring, and emergency response will help ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care for those in need. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in acute care while working alongside a dedicated healthcare team committed to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under RN supervision
- Obtain and document vital signs, weights, and pulse oximetry
- Perform phlebotomy and EKGs
- Assist with patient transport, hygiene, mobility, and positioning
- Assist nurses and providers with procedures, wound care, splinting, and dressing setup
- Monitor patients and report changes in condition promptly
- Enter and update patient orders, admissions, transfers, and discharges in Meditech
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Restock supplies and maintain clean and organized patient-care areas
- Follow infection prevention, isolation, fall-prevention, and patient-safety protocols
- Assist with patient flow and communicate effectively with nurses, physicians, patients, and families
- Provide age-appropriate care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Support behavioral emergency and de-escalation interventions when needed
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 1 year of acute-care hospital experience
- Current BLS certification through AHA or RQI
- Computer literacy required
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced Emergency Department
Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3.0 per week
Benefits:
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25