What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician hours per position at Great River Health?
Description
A Certified Emergency Department Technician, accountable to a Registered Professional Nurse, performs various duties assisting the Emergency Department nurses and Physicians in the delivery of quality patient care, based on age, in accordance with the policies, procedures and objectives of the nursing service.
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 and documents in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Maintains and respects all patient rights and care for the patient in a dignified and compassionate manner.
Performs a limited assessment of the patient, related to age, under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
Provides assistance to physicians during casting, suturing, crutch training and other procedures as designated by the Registered Professional Nurse.
Observes patients and reports information or changes in the patient’s 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.
Helps to prepare the patient room and bed for incoming patients.
Assists in transferring patients to and from ancillary departments, patient units, and to their mode of transportation.
Qualifications :
Education and experience
Minimum of two years of high school, prefer graduate or equivalent.
Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
Completion of Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation class within 6 months of hire
Prefer current healthcare related experience in an emergency setting within the past five years.
Annual requirements, licensure, and certification
Certification in BLS preferredupon hire.
Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporting
Machines, tools, equipment and work aids
Preferred experience with computers and other supporting devices
Standard patient care equipmentexperiencepreferred.
Benefits : We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes :
Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including : Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Last updated : 2024-03-31
