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Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Emergency Department | Penn Yan, NY

Join a hospital Emergency Department in Penn Yan, New York, as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) and make a meaningful impact through hands-on acute-care patient support. This 13-week assignment is an excellent opportunity for an experienced emergency department technician to support efficient operations, provide compassionate care, and collaborate closely with Registered Nurses, providers, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Located in the scenic Finger Lakes region, Penn Yan offers a welcoming small-town setting with beautiful lakeside surroundings and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Emergency Department Job Details

• Position: Patient Care Technician – Emergency Department
• Location: Penn Yan, New York
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $810–$870
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 2, 2026
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital Emergency Department
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, 11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
• Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holidays
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Patient Care Technician Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department Technician, or in a similar acute-care hospital role
• High school diploma or GED required
• Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or RQI; certification may be completed during the first week of assignment as applicable
• Ability to obtain CPI certification within 30 days
• Computer literacy and the ability to accurately document patient care and enter orders in an electronic medical record
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and prioritization skills
• Ability to provide age-appropriate care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Ability to protect confidential information and maintain professionalism in a high-acuity emergency care environment
• Preferred experience with phlebotomy, EKGs, emergency department workflows, medical terminology, Meditech, Microsoft Office, Excel, or spreadsheets

Emergency Department Patient Care Responsibilities

• Provide patient care activities under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Measure and document vital signs, weights, and pulse oximetry; provide hygiene care, phlebotomy, EKGs, and patient transport
• Assist with procedures, wound care, splinting, sterile dressing setup, and other emergency department interventions as directed
• Monitor patients and promptly report changes in condition or safety concerns to nursing staff
• Support safe patient handling, mobility, transfer-device use, and fall-prevention practices
• Enter laboratory, radiology, EKG, admission, discharge, and transfer information accurately in the electronic medical record
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care, observations, and departmental activities
• Help keep treatment areas, equipment, supplies, and utility spaces clean, stocked, organized, and ready for use
• Follow infection prevention, isolation, exposure-control, and patient-safety procedures
• Answer phones, relay messages, assist visitors, and communicate courteously with patients, families, and team members
• Keep patients and families informed about care processes while promoting dignity, respect, and a healing environment
• Support patient flow, de-escalation efforts, behavioral emergency interventions, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team
• Clean and test equipment and report malfunctions promptly

Apply now for this Patient Care Technician opportunity in Penn Yan, NY, and join a healthcare team serving patients in New York’s Finger Lakes region.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.