This is a Travel position. You must live more than 30 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.
Why You Should Apply:
Competitive Pay: Earn up to $972 per week, or $27.00 per hour – plus benefits!*
Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 20 week assignment 10/05/2026 - 02/20/2027 with a 36-hour work week and 3 shifts per week.
Location: Penn Yan, New York
Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!
* Pay package is based on 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions.
Position Overview
Type of Position: Travel
Description:
Patient Care Technician – Emergency DepartmentFull-Time | Emergency DepartmentShift Details
- Full-Time: 3x12-hour shifts, 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Every other weekend required
- Holidays required
- All contracts must run to end dates in February/March
Education
- Minimum: High school diploma or GED
- Preferred: Post-secondary education in a related field; Medical Terminology coursework
Licenses & Certifications
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI — provided during first week of hire
- CPI certification required within 30 days of hire
Experience
- Minimum: One year of acute care experience in a hospital setting; computer literacy required
- Preferred: Experience in phlebotomy, EKG, emergency department, and Medical Terminology
Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to organize, plan, and complete assignments under supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Demonstrates discretion with confidential information
- Courteous interaction with patients, families, and staff
- Computer literacy required; preferred experience with Microsoft Office, Meditech, Excel, and spreadsheets
Customer Focus
- Demonstrates professionalism, effective communication, and a commitment to a healing environment
- Promotes safety, dignity, respect, and well-being in all interactions
Population-Specific Competency
- Provides age-appropriate care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Demonstrates understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan
Exposure Control
- Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is anticipated; role involves potential contact with blood, body fluids, and tissues
Position Summary
- Performs patient care activities and clerical functions under supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Supports clinical operations of the Emergency Department
- Provides technical assistance and participates in unit and organizational improvement activities
- Responsible for review and completion of Emergency Department records
Essential Job Functions
- Performs phlebotomy, EKGs, patient transport, hygiene care, vital signs, weights, pulse oximetry, and assists with procedures
- Inputs radiology, laboratory, and EKG orders accurately and promptly in Meditech
- Maintains departmental filing system, manages mail, and ensures organized record-keeping
- Monitors and orders supplies, restocks rooms, and maintains cleanliness and organization of utility areas
- Manages communication within the department, including answering phones, conveying messages, and assisting visitors courteously
- Accurately enters patient orders, discharges, transfers, and related information into Meditech
- Keeps patients and families informed about care processes and supports patient needs throughout their emergency visit
Additional Core Emergency Department Technician Responsibilities
- Monitors and reports changes in patient condition promptly to nursing staff
- Ensures safe patient handling and mobility, including use of transfer devices and fall prevention measures
- Assists with wound care, splinting, and sterile dressing setup if needed under RN/MD supervision
- Follows infection prevention and isolation protocols rigorously
- Demonstrates proficiency in prioritizing multiple patients and tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Supports de-escalation and behavioral emergency interventions
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to ensure efficient patient flow and continuity of care
- Accurately documents patient care and observations in the medical record according to policy
- Maintains equipment by cleaning, testing, and reporting malfunctions promptly
Required Skills & Qualifications Summary
- Minimum one year as a PCT or in a similar role in an acute care hospital setting
- BLS Certification — must be through the American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI specifically
- High school diploma or GED