Job Title: Emergency Department Patient Care Tech 

Department: Emergency Department 

Location: Canton Potsdam Hospital 

Hours Per Week: 37.5 (Hours regularly exceed this) 

Schedule: 12 Hour shifts, 6:45 am to 7:15 pm; weekend and holidays (Could work non-standard shifts as needed: days, nights, swing shift, or some sort of combination.) 

  

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: 

High School Diploma 

Basic Life Support 

  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

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/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.