What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER Technician position at Huron Regional Medical Center?
Description
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Reports To: Coordinator of the Emergency Department/Outpatient treatment
Status: 60-72 hours per two week pay period
Shift: 8 and 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts
Job Schedule: up to 3 shifts per week
Weekly Hours: up to 36 hours
Remote Position: No
Pay: Competitive salary
Benefits: HRMC offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit HRMC Benefits.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
To provide clinical support services for the Emergency Department and Outpatient treatment area.
- Interviews the patient/guardian to accurately obtain and record the necessary information to complete the admitting process courteously and efficiently.
- Provides clerical support on the unit.
- Assists nurses and ED providers with patient care including transfers within the hospital and to other facilities and tasks included in the South Dakota Board of Nursing LPN Scope of Practice.
- Acts as a backup for the switchboard operator for breaks.
Other Job Duties:
- Assumes responsibility for professional self-development. Participates in in-services, educational programs, unit meetings (attend a minimum of 80% of unit meetings per year), and mandatory meetings
- Assist the Coordinator of the ED/OP as needed
- Assists in the orientation and development of personnel according to department needs and as directed
- Maintenance of a professional appearance.
- Follows infection control procedures and universal precautions as applicable to work at hand according to established policy.
- Promotes and maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, families, healthcare personnel, and the facility.
Demonstrates the mission of HRMC by displaying REACH, our core value system:
- Respectful - We value the unique talents, ideas, contributions, and circumstances of each individual.
- Engaged - We value being active, positive participants at work and in our communities.
- Available - We value providing local access to care for our communities while being present for each other.
- Competent - We value knowledgeable, people-centered, innovative, and technology driven teams.
- Helpful - We value always helping others with kindness and compassion.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in South Dakota, required
- Broad background or training in medical office procedures and standards and knowledge of computer software preferred
- Able to communicate congenially and in a professional manner with co-workers, families, and physicians