Emergency Department Tech - Full Time - 11A-11P

Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full Time/PRN

Reports to: RN

Charge Nurse

ED - Nursing Director

Chief Nursing Officer

Department: ED

Summary/Objective:

The ER Tech in the Emergency Department setting is responsible for assisting the RN and Physician with patient care, carrying out delegated tasks within their scope of practice.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform clerical duties on unit
• Demonstrate accurate and timely documentation of patient cardiac rhythms
• Perform cardiac monitoring duties under the supervision of the registered nurse
• Coordinate the flow of selected information within the ED and other departments of the hospital to ensure efficient communication of patient needs
• Communicate relevant information appropriately

6. Works with and assists physicians and nurses and provides technical support for patient care

7. Act as a central resource regarding the procedures used to obtain services for patients

8. Assist with ensuring patient and unit safety

9. Assists with obtaining and documentation of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems

10. Assists in obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks

11. Maintains use of appropriate medical equipment and supplies

12. Participates in team meetings

13. Demonstrate the professionalism and positive attitude necessary to function in the healthcare environment

14. Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information

15. Follow appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies

16. Participate in economical utilization of supplies and ensure that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner

17. Maintains patient privacy and adheres to HIPAA standards.

Competencies:

Annual Competencies as delineated by CMS

Additional Annual Competencies at the discretion of the Director of ED.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment:

The ED consists of work areas and patient rooms that are well-lit and ventilated. May be exposed to communicable diseases. May experience traumatic and stressful situations, including psychiatric, dismembered and deceased patients.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to sit for long periods of time. Must have visual acuity and reading ability in order to read and transcribe physician orders and accurately assesses monitor rhythms. Must have ability to maintain vigilance in monitor observation despite numerous distractions. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in a patient’s cardiac rhythm. Must have manual dexterity and skill to write legibly. Must be able to spell. Must have adequate hearing and communication skills in order to communicate with families, visitors, staff, physicians and other health care givers by telephone or in person. Must be able to transport supplies, equipment and request forms to departments located throughout hospital. Must have the ability to remain calm and efficient in emergent patient situations. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time position, allowing the ED tech to be staffed as needed during any shift. May be required to work holidays and weekends as needed.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education, Experience and License

High School Diploma or GED

BLS

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

One year experience in ED preferred.

Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information with empathy