Acute Care Tech Jobs

Job Summary

The Acute Care Technician assists the professional nursing staff by performing specific functions related to patient care in the Emergency Department. The Acute Care Tech works under the direct supervision of the RN and is accountable to the Patient Care Coordinator and Nurse Director. They will utilize an appropriate knowledge base and skill set to communicate and interact with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.

Performance Expectations

• Utilizes the ability to use proper phone etiquette.
• Utilizes the ability to provide 1:1 monitoring for suicide precaution, restraint use, de-escalation and peaceful interventions.
• Utilizes the ability to assist professional nursing staff in the caring of patients requiring emergency resuscitation.
• Utilizes the ability to perform phlebotomy and collection of specimens according to policy and procedure.
• Utilizes the ability to document vital signs and patient encounters appropriately in the EMR.
• Utilizes the ability to set up sterile trays while maintaining the sterile field while assisting physicians with various procedures.
• Utilizes the ability to stock linens and supplies according to PAR levels in the ED.
• Utilizes the ability to tolerate physically demanding task of moving equipment and patients utilizing safety measures for both yourself and/or the patient.
• Utilizes the ability to perform EKG tracing and correctly place telemetry monitor leads on patients.
• Utilizes the ability to clean rooms terminally and in between patients discharged.

Qualifications

Education/Skills

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must complete education/training on EKG, lab site session, patient transport, Suicide precautions, 1:1 monitoring, restraint use, and de-escalation and peaceful interventions education/training required annually.

Work Experience

Related work experience preferred.

Required

Certification/ Licensure:

Preferred

Timeframe

X

Within 30 days of Employment

Basic Life Support

X

Orientation

Rhythm Strip Interpretation for Techs

Mental Demands

Ability to perform tasks quickly, cooperate with others, take orders, and follow directions precisely, execute initiative, understand emotional stress of patients families, and other staff during emergency or crisis situations, understand and utilize appropriate coping mechanisms in dealing with death and dying.

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