What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Room Technician position at CommonSpirit Health?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As an Emergency Room Tech, you will support safe, cost-efficient patient care in the Emergency Department, performing delegated functions from the RN or Physician.
Every day you will conduct selected diagnostics and procedures, assist with patient transport and lifting, and provide general clerical and cleaning support to the unit. To be successful in this role you will effectively execute delegated tasks, support unit operations, and contribute to a safe and efficient environment.
- Provides direct patient care as delegated by the RN and Medical Staff. Monitors and records vital signs, observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional condition and reports any changes to the nursing or medical staff.
- Provides indirect patient care. Escorting patient to the exam room. Performs and documents general therapeutic/diagnostic measures. Acts as transporter. Assists with updating the Emergency Department Tracking Board/Care Manager (EDTB).
- Acts as unit clerk; Utilizes hospital information systems according to the hospital policy. Discharges patients and enters charges for patients in a timely matter. Utilizes the EDTB to improve patient flow. Performs order data entry as assigned by the nurse or physician.
- Discharges patients from the system.
- Communicates with patients, family, physicians, other departments, unit personnel, and peers in an accurate, courteous and professional manner.
- Demonstrates a commitment to patients, nursing staff, and Emergency Department in accordance with the team performance expectations
- Acts as transport. Keeps patient environment safe and clean, performs comfort rounds, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions
Job Requirements
Required
- High School GED General Studies, upon hire or
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days
Where You'll Work
CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.