What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician II Emergency Department position at Geisinger?
Responsibilities
- Provide basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Triage patient needs by identifying and documenting physical requirements, reporting changes in condition to the Registered Nurse.
- Assist patient care staff with procedures such as phlebotomy, wound care, and EKGs.
Additional responsibilities include performing venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens, providing rehabilitation-focused patient care, and handling unit desk clerk functions when needed.