What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN - ER Technician position at San Carlos Healthcare Corporation?
This position is PRN: On Call or As Needed
The Emergency Department Technician performs a variety of patient care activities appropriate to the patient population to contribute to healthcare by preparing patients for visits and enhancing patient flow in accordance with established department policies, standards, procedures and compliance with regulations
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include, but not limited to the following)
- As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, collects and records a variety of routine patient data as part of check in procedures and/or Quick Look Triage procedure including, but not limited to: height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and glucose screen. Document findings in the Electronic Health Record.
- Performs lab draws and basic tests; seals and packages for processing by laboratory. Performs in-department Laboratory Point of Care testing.
- Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors and treatment reactions to appropriate healthcare professional.
- Under general supervision of the RN, performs assigned procedures including, but not limited to: electrocardiogram testing (EKG), wound cleansing, initial, repeat and orthostatic vital sign measurements, application of monitor leads, specimen collection.
- Actively participates/assists during urgent care situations as directed; initiates and administers CPR as appropriate.
- Prepares exam room for procedures, organizes instruments and equipment; assists healthcare provider during laceration repairs or minor procedures, applies/removes dressings.
- Cleans and sanitizes exam room and fixtures by removing soiled materials/instruments, replacing exam paper sheets and wiping counter areas to provide for efficient room turns.
- Performs visual inventory of stock and laboratory items; re-orders items to provide for availability of supplies for optimum efficient clinic operations
- Must be willing to participate in and successfully complete a Hospital competency program in Saline lock insertion, IV discontinuation and Foley insertion. After training in these advanced skills the ED Tech may perform these functions on adult patients and pediatric patients twelve years of age and older
- Perform other duties as assigned