Brown University Health
ED Patient Care Technician
Rhode Island Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 31, 2026
- Education
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred; current Rhode Island CNA registration or graduation from a medical assistant training program (9 months or longer; curriculum most includes sterile conscience sepsis).
About the job
Provides clinical and clerical support for Emergency Department patients and families, assisting with patient care, procedures, safety, and efficient patient flow.
What you'll do
- Assist with direct patient care, activities of daily living, vital signs, specimens, and procedures; communicate observations to the registered nurse.
- Perform emergency and safety responsibilities, including initiating CPR, infection control, and maintaining a safe environment.
- Complete clerical and patient-flow tasks, including records, calls, paging, and use of hospital computer systems.
What they ask for
- Current Rhode Island registration as a certified Nursing Assistant or graduation from a medical assistant training program of 9 months or longer with the stated curriculum.
- Basic cardiac life support (BLS) certification.
- Basic computer skills and ability to read, write legibly, and speak English.
- Effective interpersonal communication and ability to multitask.
Nice to have
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Pay
$23.20-$23.66 (USD; pay range; base salary or total pay not specified)
Tools
12 lead electrocardiogram (EKG), pulse oximetry, phlebotomy, hospital computer systems, Net learning web site
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