Emergency Dept Tech-Pmh - Emergency Room

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About the Job
Location: Pender Memorial Hospital
Department: Emergency Department
Full Time Equivalent: FTE: 0.900000
Work Type: 64 to 80 Hours Pay Period
Work Schedule: 12HR Days- Most of shift btwn 7A-7P
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
What You'll Do
Summary:
Works under the direct supervision of the Emergency Department Clinical Coordinator or the RN/LPN designee. Performs a variety of basic patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Is also responsible for completing a variety of department specific tasks to assist with optimal department safety and functioning.
Responsibilities:
1. Provides basic patient care within established guidelines. Assists professional staff with patient care under direct supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse. Documents appropriate and pertinent information on patient care record.
2. Performs phlebotomy, specimen collection/processing and “Lab Point of Care” testing within CLIA standards.
3. Obtains EKGs.
4. Receives and processes EMS radio calls, notifies appropriate staff accordingly of incoming patients and prepares area for patient reception.
5. Cleans clinical and non-clinical areas and stocks supplies according to standards.
Position Requirements
Credentials:Essential:

• Cert Nursing Asst I

Education:Essential:

• General Education Degree

Other information:
Experience: Prefer at least one year Nurse Aide experience. Experience in basic patient care, phlebotomy, EKG in an emergency or outpatient setting highly desirable. Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications.
Other Information
This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the location of the job, duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at will.
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