Advanced Patient Care Technician ER

Join St. David's North Austin Medical Center as an Advanced Patient Care Technician in our Emergency Department. Under the supervision of registered nurses, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated basic patient care services and assisting the nursing staff in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized patient care environment.

Clinical Setting

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is a 460+ bed, multi-specialty acute care hospital with a 24-hour emergency department. The facility provides comprehensive medical services including advanced women's health, pediatric emergency care, intensive care, minimally invasive surgery, and specialized centers for heart and vascular care, neurology, neurosurgery, and robotic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic needs, personal hygiene, mobility, and transportation
• Obtain and record patient information throughout the care cycle, including admissions data and vital signs
• Provide or assist with non-medicated support care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice, and venous compression devices
• Perform hourly rounding and respond promptly to call lights and patient requests
• Obtain or assist in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests
• Prepare and maintain clean, hazard-free patient rooms and assist in the setup, removal, and cleaning of equipment
• Assist with patient preparation for surgery or other procedures
• Perform clerical work as needed, including assembling and maintaining charts, filing, answering and transferring phones, and relaying messages
• Perform one or more of the following tasks under the direction of an RN: phlebotomy, telemetry monitoring, removal of indwelling catheters, removal of peripheral intravenous lines, and enhanced skin and wound treatment
• Complete and adhere to enhanced Healthcare Acquired Infections training and enhanced skin and wound care training

Required Qualifications

• Completion of training and demonstration of competency in one or more specialized functions within scope
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification, which must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in an acute care setting or as a military medic
• CNA, LNA, or EMT Training Program, or Military Medic Training

Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.