Advanced Patient Care Tech ED/ Per-Diem

CHRISTUS Health•Santa Fe, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The APCT is responsible for quick reaction and competent care of patients with emergency situations that arrive at the hospital. Monitors patients, collects information and documents data. Inserts and removes peripheral intravenous therapy lines under the direction of the physician/nurse. Performs blood collection, and Foley catheter placements. Performs wound care and dressing changes; applies plaster and fiberglass splints, casts and traction devices. Performs bedside testing such as oximetry, glucometery, and other point of care tests. Operates and monitors patient monitoring systems specific to unit. Specific duties include: insures cleanliness of unit, cleans and stores equipment and empties sharps containers. Documents all interventions and data, communicates with the primary nurse on findings and interventions. The APCT stocks medical supplies and paper goods; inventories and processes broken equipment as required; assists physicians and nurses with procedures under their direction; assures proper storage of E-cylinders (oxygen); organizes care in a manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team; and performs other job duties as assigned, within their scope of practice. The APCT is a vital part of the ED team and acts as a mentor and preceptor to new staff.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent plus trade or vocational school in medical/surgical patient care.
Current BLS issued through American Heart Association is required.
Proof of EMT course completion or completion of 1st level of nursing school required.
Two (2) years of experience as CNA or CMA can substitute for course completion.
Must have critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize quickly
Knowledge of methods and techniques of: Emergency medical response, Principles of emergency medical service provision, First aid and life support
Ability to operate and maintain emergency medical apparatus and equipment
Excellent communication skills
Ability to read and interpret technical reports, charts, etc.
Ability to write concise reports
Ability to handle a high level of stress and to maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions
Computer skills required to enter data and generate reports.

Nice To Haves

De-Escalation certification preferred.
One year EMT, CNA or CMA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for quick reaction and competent care of patients with emergency situations
Monitors patients, collects information and documents data
Inserts and removes peripheral intravenous therapy lines under the direction of the physician/nurse
Performs blood collection, and Foley catheter placements
Performs wound care and dressing changes
Applies plaster and fiberglass splints, casts and traction devices
Performs bedside testing such as oximetry, glucometery, and other point of care tests
Operates and monitors patient monitoring systems specific to unit
Insures cleanliness of unit, cleans and stores equipment and empties sharps containers
Documents all interventions and data, communicates with the primary nurse on findings and interventions
Stocks medical supplies and paper goods
Inventories and processes broken equipment as required
Assists physicians and nurses with procedures under their direction
Assures proper storage of E-cylinders (oxygen)
Organizes care in a manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team
Acts as a mentor and preceptor to new staff