ER Technician I - ED Galveston (7a - 7p)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• · High School or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs:

o Completion of EMT program OR

o Is enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing and has completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessments OR

o Active state EMS certification in good standing at the date of hire OR

o Recognized military training as a US Army medic, US Navy Corpsmen, US Air Force Medic, or US Coast Guard Corpsmen

• · Completion of ER Tech CBO Tool within 6 months of employment

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

• · BLS from American Heart Association (AHA)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas in the Emergency Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collects, reports and documents data. Takes vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens.


• Performs and reports Point of Care Testing.


• Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient’s plan of care.


• Provides for patients’ personal hygiene: Bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient and the patient with a urinary catheter, and provides ostomy care.


• Assists with patient feeding.


• Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility.


• Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient.


• Assists the healthcare team by preparing patients and chaperoning during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments.


• Provides for patient safety related to age and condition. Assists with patient restraints and maintains precautions. Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior.


• Cares for the patient from a correctional environment.


• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.


• Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment, free of obstacles, and conducive to a professional environment.


• Performs and/or assist others in proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.


• Communicates clearly and professionally to Nurse Clinicians, Charge Nurses, and all multidisciplinary team members.


• Notifies Charge Nurse and on-coming staff when equipment is missing or broken.


• Follows-up with Charge Nurse and Equipment Manager


• Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies


• Assist with patient requests for other hospital services.


• Sets up Labor & Delivery tables for ER Deliveries.


• Sets up and provides assistance with minor operating procedures.


• Sets up and provides assistance with area specific diagnostic procedures.


• Participates in and supports quality improvement activities.


• Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.

SALARY RANGE:

Salary commensurate with experience.

WORK SCHEDULE:

7a - 7p shift