ER Tech

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under close/general supervision by licensed personnel the Emergency Department Technician / Emergency Medical Technician will perform a variety of functions in support and care of patients requiring urgent or emergency care in an urgent care or emergency medical setting.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Receives direction and assignments from physicians and nurses and provides technical support to optimize patient care
• Responsible for reporting on the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor and/or staff members
• Coordinate and assist with care as directed.
• Cleans and stocks carts, rooms, and changes linen, as required.
• Assists with transport of patients to other departments.
• Assist with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures.
• Assist with obtaining and documentation of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Assist with other technical functions such as: obtaining 12-lead EKGs, initiation of peripheral IV (proof of training required), discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis
• Perform order entry into Electronic Health Record and other clerical duties
• Assist with wound care, insertion of Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes. (proof of training required)
• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies with approved cleaners.
• Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings
• Measure and fit crutches and canes;
• Maintains appropriate documentation.
• Maintains use of appropriate medical equipment and supplies.
• Participate in team meetings and in-services as needed.
• Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of EOMC, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
• Consult with and keep supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Comply with established standards.
• Know and follow department, unit, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, Quality Assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and personnel.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

PERFORM SIMPLE TREATMENTS AND TEST AS ORDERED SUCH AS:

• Check medical and non-medical equipment in use for proper functions. Report any malfunctioning equipment and other defects to Charge Nurse or House Supervisor immediately.
• Check stock supplies and linens. Check for defects and outdating.
• May escort patients when discharged or transferred.
• Keep patient rooms neat, clean, and orderly. Provide clean linens and change beds as often as necessary. Dispose of soiled linens and waste. Replenish patient supplies.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Direct visitors, explain restrictions, visiting hours, etc.
• Assist in preparing body after death.
• Performs capillary blood glucose test.
• Obtains blood specimen by venipuncture or micro technique on adults or children over 10 (ten) years old.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education: High School Graduate or equivalent desired

Experience: EMT certification preferred

Required Certification/Registration: Unless otherwise indicated one year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification preferred

Certifications: Minimum: BLS

Working Conditions: Are exposed to a variety of healthcare settings, including clinical, office or maintenance environments.

• Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional
• Able to wear personal protective equipment (face mask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13