Position: ED Tech, Emergency Department, Part Time, Nights, 7P-7:30A
Great Benefits Package! Rochelle Community Hospital operates as an independent and stable hospital. Company: Rochelle Community Hospital Job Location(s): Rochelle, IL Start Date: ASAP Special Notes/Instructions: All offers are contingent upon successful passing of a post-offer substance testing, positive reference checks and background check and your ability to establish your employment eligibility in the United States. RCH is a smoke-free campus. Employment Term: Regular Employment Type: Part Time Hours per Week: 12 Work Hours (i.e. shift): 7P-730A, wknd rotation Starting Salary Range: Not Provided Salary/Benefit Notes: Competitive Pay based on experience, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, Shift Premiums, 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Free Fitness Center Membership, Employee Discounts, Career Advancement, Work/Life Balance Environment, Recognition and Rewards, Teamwork, Community-based Required Education: Certification or Vocational Required Experience: 1 to 20 years Required Security Clearance: None Related Categories: Hospital Positions, Healthcare - Assistants/Aides/CNAs
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION: Rochelle Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Emergency Room (ER) Technician is a support healthcare professional, who performs various duties, assisting the Emergency Room nurses and physicians in delivery of age-appropriate, quality patient care, in accordance with the policies, procedures, and objectives of Rochelle Community Hospital and the nursing department.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine treatment procedures, related to age, based on hospital policies, procedures, and protocols at the discretion of, and based on the judgment of, a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Obtains vital signs, finger stick blood glucose readings, EKGs as directed.
• Documents as instructed in the medical record (e.g. finger stick blood glucose results and EKGs completed).
• Performs office-type duties, such as record-keeping and making phone calls.
• Maintains and respects all patient rights and cares for the patient in a dignified and compassionate manner.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of all patient-related written and verbal information.
• Provides assistance to physicians during casting, suturing, and other procedures as designated by a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Observes patients and reports information or changes in the patients' condition to the Registered Professional Nurse or Physician.
• Assists with care, preparation, after care, and maintenance of sterile and unsterile equipment, instruments, and supplies assigned to patient care, and reports problems to appropriate personnel.

• Assists with inventory by reordering and restocking Emergency Department supplies.
• Helps to prepare patient rooms and beds for incoming patients.
• Assists in transferring patients to and from ancillary departments, patient units, and to their discharge mode of transportation.
• May respond to in-house "Code Blue" and other emergency situations if needed.
• Collects specimens and transports to proper areas, as requested.
• Self directs personal learning needs on an ongoing basis. Seeks learning opportunities to meet the identified needs through formal and informal means, and keeps personal educational records current.
• Is responsible and accountable to the Manager of Emergency Services for maintaining current BLS certification, and any other required training.
• Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospital and nursing department.
• Strives for quality in patient care and, as necessary, challenges and/or corrects
  errors of peers to ensure patient safety and well-being.
• Accountable for own conduct, and promotes good working relationships among staff and between other disciplines and departments.
• Participates in and supports research programs, activities, and performance improvement activities. Also, participates in activities which promote the growth and development of nursing and/or patient care.
• Maintains mandatory educational requirements based on JCAHO, IDPH, and OSHA Standards
• Takes responsibility for being informed via attendance at unit meetings, reading emails and other notices, reviewing meeting minutes, etc.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must be currently certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic (or higher), or Medical Assistant.

Experience

• Must be currently BLS certified.
• Must attend Basic Dysrhythmia course as soon as practicable/available upon hire.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Must show competency of those skills designated by the Manager of Emergency Services by written exam and/or demonstration.
• Must be in good physical and mental health, and able to work under pressure.
• Must have effective communication and teaching skills.
• The ability to operate designated medical and computer equipment must be attained.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Frequent lifting and/or handling of light weight items is likely.
• Frequent repositioning of patients is expected.
• Requires sitting, standing, and walking a majority of the workday.
• Constant kneeling, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional need to lift patients
• Requires direct patient contact with potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Ability to perform CPR is occasionally required—a strenuous activity.
• Requires quick movement, agility and fast response time.
• Exposure to communicable diseases is possible, and wearing PPE may be required.
• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Rochelle Community Hospital Association position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to do. They are intended to provide a general outline of the work, responsibilities, and qualifications of the position. Employees are expected to provide whatever assistance is needed so that both individual and organizational success can be achieved.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.