ED Technician, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 36 Hours (7am-7pm, 12-Hour Shifts, Weekends Every Third)

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year related technical job experience.

Minimum skills/abilities:

• Able to communicate verbally and in writing in English language.
• Able to complete mathematical computations required to perform responsibilities.
• Able to analyze simple issues and solve them with direction.

Certification/Licensure

• Nursing Aide Certification preferred.

Job Responsibilities

Patient Care Needs:

• Provides and/or assists with physical care needs and environmental support needs of the patient as appropriately delegated by the RN.
• Obtains O2 saturation via pulse oximeter.
• Has knowledge regarding use of pulse oximeter.
• Has knowledge of normal values for vital signs and O2 saturation and notifies RN abnormal values.
• Applies O2 therapy via nasal cannula.
• Performs initial application and re-application of telemetry monitor leads and electrodes.
• Performs 12 Lead EKG's as directed.
• Assists with comfort measures including answering lights and toileting.
• Assists with patient positioning.
• Demonstrates ability to respond productively in a variety of emergency situations, providing direct and indirect patient care activities.
• May provide initial emergency airway management while notifying RN of emergency situation.
• Performs non - complex sterile dressing changes and simple wound care.
• Performs basic enemas as directed.
• Performs stool guaiac and quality control measures.
• Assists with recording patient intake and output.
• Assists with urine collection and monitoring.
• Performs glucose testing and routine quality control via Accucheck system.
• Has knowledge of normal and abnormal blood glucose levels and notifies RN of abnormal values.
• Participates in post-mortem care.
• May provide care of patients requiring 1:1 observation.
• Assists in applying splints, immobilizes, casts, etc. as needed.
• Assists in crutch training.
• Prepares patients for examinations as requested by RN/MD.
• Transports patients, equipment and supplies intra-departmentally.
• Assists with computer entry as needed.
• Performs phlebotomy as directed by RN/MD.
• Documents all activities performed on ED Flowsheet.
• Maintains confidentiality and semblance of medical record.
• Reports pertinent data to RN/MD in a timely manner.

Unit Environment:

• Does department ordering and stocking.
• Checks equipment and supplies to assure departments readiness.
• Restocks/prepares patient unit cubicles.
• Reports/follow-up on damaged or lost equipment/supplies.
• Assists with general cleaning of department.
• Keeps hallways clear, stores carts, equipment, etc. in appropriate storage areas.
• Approach to Job Performance/Cooperation/Motivation.
• The ED Technician demonstrates a commitment to work collaboratively with other health care team members to facilitate and promote desired patient outcomes and to promote a unit environment which supports positive public relations.
• Performs responsibilities in a self-directed and cooperative manner.
• Uses time constructively and organizes assignment for maximum productivity.
• Cooperates with peer group in varying schedule assignments on time sheet.
• Meets the demands and functions during stress and emergencies in a positive manner.
• Takes responsibility and is accountable for his/her actions or in-actions and standard of practice.
• Requests and accepts constructive criticism.
• Develops a rapport with peers and co-workers that is conducive to patient care.
• Works in a team approach to accomplish unit goals.
• Maintains an acceptable attitude.
• Manages conflict and frustration in a positive and constructive manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans