What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Room Technician - ER Tech (50964) position at La Paz Regional Hospital & Clinics?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech) provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in the emergency department. This role is essential for ensuring efficient patient flow and assisting with clinical procedures, vital signs, and emergency care support.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Monitors supply stock levels and report’s needs. Notifies housekeeping, maintenance, biomedical engineering, and others to ensure proper equipment and a safe environment is maintained. Maintains appropriate levels of stock in medication room, exam room bedside carts, and specialty carts. Assists with health unit coordination tasks and reception responsibilities as needed.
2. Sets up, prepares patient and assists with patient exam and minor surgical or health procedures within scope of training such as, but not limited to: lumbar punctures; sterile instrument and field preparation, suturing lacerations, chest tube insertion, closed fracture reduction, gastric lavage, pelvic examinations, restraint application, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Applies orthopedic devices, to include pre-manufactured and plaster splints under physician direction.
3. Performs specimen collection, ensuring accuracy in identification and integrity by using appropriate techniques for all age criteria as required by Lab. Where state statute permits, performs point of care testing for blood glucose, hemoccult and gastroccult or other tests, and performs quality control checks on point of care equipment as required.
4. Attends department meetings and educational sessions; Assists in orienting and training of new ED Technicians.
5. Assist with patient intake process, gathering initial information and supporting triage nurses.
6. Relay messages between staff, families, and departments; assist with coordinating tests or admissions.
7. Help transfer and transport patients within the facility.
8. Monitor vital signs and telemetry device (notifies appropriate staff if dysrhythmia is identified). Input appropriate data into the patient record.
9. Duties as assigned, following the direction of the MD and charge nurse.
10. Assist in room turn over. Which includes cleaning per policy.
Qualifications:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Emergency Medical Technician–Basic (EMT-B) or higher with state licensure or state certification, or Certified Nursing Assistant in state of practice.
Position requires basic computer skills, effective communication (written and verbal) skills, and problem-solving ability.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Salary : $17 - $21