Emergency Room Tech II Per Diem

Position Summary

The Emergency Room Technician, as a member of a multidisciplinary health team, assists in emergency patient

care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and focuses on patient comfort, hygiene and safety.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC-Anaheim

Regional Medical Center and AHMC. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the

core values of AHMC-ARMC and AHMC. The employee shall support AHMC-ARMC’s strategic plan and goals

and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all

organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of

Information, Environment of Care and AHMC initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

• Under the general supervision of RN, Physician or other care providers,
• Emergency room technician - I performs assigned procedures according to established guidelines within
  
  
  

the scope of their training including, but not limited to performing electrocardiogram (EKG); accurate vital sign

measurement and documentation; application of monitor leads, blood pressure cuff and pulse oximeter;

laboratory specimen collection and delivery; POC testing; setting up and assisting with minor medical

procedures and application of orthopedic splints; patient transport and mobilization using safe patient

handling techniques.

• Emergency room technician - II in addition to the duties above, performs glucose testing and phlebotomy
  
  
  

after advanced training and certification.

• Communicates perceived changes in patient condition to RN, Physician or other care providers.
• Performs unit secretary duties as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently provide care in emergency situations
• Demonstrates competence in performing duties/responsibilities relating to patient care.
• Meets population/age specific competencies per unit specific addendum
• Consistently applies infection control policies/practices.
• Understands and practices standard precautions for self and others in patient care activities.
• Understands and practices appropriate disease-specific isolation.
• Appropriately handles and disposes of sharps (i.e., needles, etc.) as required.
• Ensures sterility of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently use equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Monitors supply stock level and restocks supplies as needed. Immediately reports any supply needs to
  
  
  

supervisor.

• Demonstrates the ability to competently complete clerical activities for the unit.
• Attends department specific education/training, inservices, and staff meetings.
• Attends mandatory inservices/educational/training activities.
• Verifies, by signature/initials, attendance at staff meetings or reading of staff meeting minutes.
• Submits all required CEUs and paperwork by deadline.
• Department specific performance improvement project.
• Actively assists in unit performance improvement monitoring.
• Knows and understands PDSA model for unit’s Performance Improvement Program.
• Demonstrates understanding of performance improvement principles in job performance.
• Provides for psycho-social, spiritual, and cultural needs of the healthcare team.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Education/Training/Experience

One year of acute care experience in an emergency services or related area.

Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Korean) preferred (as applicable)

Phlebotomy training course & certification

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training course & certification preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Current Healthcare Provider BLS

Current EMT certificate preferred

California certification Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

Management of Assaultive Behavior (completion within the initial 3 month period of employment)

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Meets AHMC customer service expectations
• Promotes a service culture that exemplifies the Customer Service Standards set forth by ARMC
• Keeps patient well-being as a top priority
• Identifies and addresses patient needs and concerns promptly
  
  
  

ii. Communicates with patients and their families in a caring, respectful, and polite manner

• Ensures that patients and their families understand and are satisfied with any
  
  
  

conversations with staff

• Keeps conversations concise and proactive.
• Demonstrates Core Values and supports Mission, Vision and Values and Code of Conduct.
• Can articulate and demonstrate support for organizational goals, the Mission and Vision of the Institution, and
  
  
  

the core values.

• Assures patient/family rights are respected and fulfills the Medical Center’s Patient Safety Philosophy.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and Medical Center business matters.
• Complies with all established policies and procedures.
• Promotes a positive teamwork environment.
• Performance Improvement
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Understands and advocates AHMC initiatives.
  
  
  

Job Description &

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT TOOL

• Safeguards self/others and physical plant and equipment.
• Demonstrates and understands personal and department role in the security, health, life, and safety plans.
• Demonstrates and understands their role in the hazardous materials plan and can access information on SDS
  
  
  

(safety data sheets) database.

• Demonstrates and understands their role in the hospital emergency and disaster plan.
• Follows procedures for reporting faulty equipment or service problems.