Brown University Health
ED Patient Care Technician
Rhode Island Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 10, 2026
- Education
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred; entry-level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills. Current Rhode Island CNA registration or graduation from a Medical Assistant training program (9 months or longer).
About the job
Provides direct and clerical support for emergency department patients and families, assisting with care, procedures, patient flow, and safety under professional staff supervision.
What you'll do
- Provides direct patient care, assists with activities of daily living, and performs procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, and vital signs.
- Supports emergency and patient safety, communicates observations to registered nurses, and assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Performs clerical duties, maintains medical records, and uses hospital computer and paging systems to support patient flow.
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.
- Certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS).
- Basic computer skills; able to read, write legibly, and speak English.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills and ability to multitask.
Nice to have
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Pay
$23.20-$23.66
Tools
12 lead electrocardiogram (EKG), pulse oximetry, phlebotomy, hospital computer systems, hospital page system, computer alpha paging
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