Patient Care Technician

Job Title: Patient Care Tech – Emergency Department

Are you a dedicated, motivated healthcare professional with a passion for patient care? Join our team as a Patient Care Tech in our Emergency Department and play a pivotal role in helping the patient care team provide safe, effective, and exceptional patient care. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and excel at providing compassionate patient care, we want to hear from you!

About Speare Memorial Hospital

Speare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.

Mission: To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.

Vision: A community where all can achieve optimal health.

Values: Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.

What You’ll Do:

• Observe patient responses, collect data as appropriate, and document information in the medical record and report to Registered Nurse
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, assume responsibility for your role in emergency situations
• Assist with cleaning and room turnover
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and toileting
• Perform, document, and report vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height/weight, peak flow and oxygen saturation, orthostatic vital signs, and visual acuity
• Perform procedures, including 12-lead electrocardiograms and one-touch glucose testing, as well as obtain laboratory specimens (not requiring invasive procedure), assist with dressings, splinting, casting, and post mortem care
• Once certified, performs Chain of Custody (COC) urine collections and Blood Alcohol Testing (BAT) as indicated when Occupational Health are unavailable
• Perform duties associated with the role of Health Unit Coordinator, such as: maintaining medical records, filing diagnostic tests, processing physician orders, notifying other departments for specific services/items needed, and assuring that physicians, visitors, and family members are received and greeted, providing accurate responses in a friendly and courteous manner

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Experience in a health care setting
• Must be a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the State of New Hampshire
• Have current BLS certification (adult, child, and infant)
• Certification in COC and BAT required within 1 year of hire
• Ability to respond appropriately to changing patient and staffing conditions. Demonstrated ability to seek guidance and/or support from appropriate resources. Knowledge of emergency medical treatment. Computer literacy. Ability to write clearly and concisely. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to give and receive feedback in a constructive manner

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a hospital setting serving the same age/type of patient population.

Why Join Speare Memorial Hospital?

• Community Connection: Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education and career development.

Our Commitment

Speare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.

Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.