Er Tech I Jobs

Under the direction of the nurse and nurse manager, maintains the safety of patients who are confused, at risk of falling, or are suicidal and deemed a danger to self or others. This includes maintaining safety for patients in restraints. Maintains safe, clean environment for patient area. May participate in diversion activities with the patient such as reading to the patient, playing games/cards, watching TV, etc. Effectively interacts with the patient, his/her significant others, and the nursing staff. Effectively communicates observations, conditions, problems, safety issues, and concerns regarding the patient directly with the nursing staff. He/she is responsible to the Patient Care Coordinator and Nurse Manager on the unit for patient care and ultimately accountable to the Emergency Nursing Director. When not assigned to sit with a patient, will support the nursing staff by obtaining and documenting vital signs on patients, transport patients to and from Radiology or to an inpatient unit, stock patient exam rooms and supply rooms, answer the nurse[‘s station phone, nurse call or monitor door entrance into the ED.

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience in a hospital environment preferred. Basic knowledge of patient care preferred.