Critical Care/ER Tech - .9 7p

American Addiction Centers

1d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Critical Care/ER Tech working a 0.9 night shift, every other weekend and every other holiday. The role involves carrying out technical, direct patient care skills to assist Emergency Department (ED) and Critical Care (CC) staff RNs and/or physicians. Responsibilities include operating equipment, interpreting cardiac rhythms, performing quality control checks for point of care tests, basic pulse oximetry and incentive spirometry, collecting specimens, applying restraints, performing CPR, and transporting patients and supplies. The role also includes assisting nurses with patient care and discharge, providing AM or PM care, performing post-mortem care, and ensuring departmental cleanliness and supply availability. The position requires demonstration of complete, accurate, professional communication, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to teaching/learning and organizational goals.

Requirements

Certified as CNA, EMT, paramedic, or ERT with 2-3 yrs. of hospital or pre-hospital patient care experience or acceptance at an accredited medical school or completions of 2-3 years of nursing school clinical rotations or completion of a certified medical assisting program
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Customer Focus Skills • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
CNA, EMT, ERT, MA certification
Current CPR certification
Ability to successfully complete hospital-based training for Patient Care Assistant.
Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week; Including holidays.
Willing to be called off based on unit demands.
Exposure to various contagious diseases, radiation, chemical, caustic materials, electrical equipment and hazards associated with their use.
Demands which require lifting throughout the day according to DOL Definition. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Exercises clinical competence in skills and follows clinical procedures based on hospital policy.
Assists in setting up and safely operates various equipment (ie. hypothermia blanket, Bair Hugger, EKG machine, cardiac monitor, pulse oximeter, glucometer, scale, etc.) as requested.
Correctly interprets cardiac rhythms/dysrhythmias.
Performs quality control checks for point of care tests, performs point of care testing as assigned.
Perform basic pulse oximetry and incentive spirometry, discontinuance of standby oxygen.
Collects and labels specimens appropriately utilizing techniques as defined by established policy. Documents in ER Information System.
Properly applies soft and leather restraints and posey vests.
Assists in completing restraint record by documenting toileting, feeding, repositioning of patient per policy
Performs CPR according to AHA guidelines
Performance of courier duties to and from ancillary department (ie. transporting of equipment, supplies, specimens, charts, belongings, etc.) to or from the appropriate places to facilitate smooth department functioning.
Accompanies non-telemetry and telemetry ED patients deemed "stable" by RN and MD to special procedures and CT scan.
Appropriately labels patient belongings
Inserts foley catheters.
Assists nurses with patient care and discharge (ie. dressings, lifting, changing linens, answering lights, toileting, etc.)
Provides AM or PM care, including bed bath, or set-up, oral and denture care, shave, back rub and skin care.
Performs post-mordem care.
Transports non-telemetry patients to ancillary departments and assigned unit beds.
Transports telemetry patients deemed "stable" by RN and MD to the assigned unit bed.
Assists RNs with transfer of "unstable" telemetry patients to the assigned unit bed or other departments for diagnostic testing
Communicates accurate, comlete information regarding patient and procedural data tot he RN and/or MD.
Promotes patients safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiates.
Documents performance of skills and patient data accurately and concisely on the patient record.
Communicate regarding broken, missing or damaged ED equipment to the Inventory Clerk for replacement or repair. Labels as malfunctioning and takes malfunctioning protable equipment to the Inventory Clerk. Posts appropriate signage on malfunctioning fixed equipment and reports such to the Inventory Clerk.
Orders appropriate departmental supplies that are assigned as a responsiblity (ie. linen, stock nourishments).
Cleans and refurnishes rooms with lined.
In the ED, replaces supplies to Basic Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in the absence of the Inventory Clerk.
Ensures all ED hallways are clear.
Cleans reusable equipment.
Aides in transport to central sterilizatin as needed.
Organizes and cleans storage areas, as needed.
Priorities tasks appropriately.
Utilities appropriate resources as necessary.
Functions according to established and policies and procedures.
Self-initiates work assignment.
Maintains required professional certifications.
Attends 50% of department meetings/in-services
Reads and signs off on 100% of all meeting minutes when absent from meeting.
Participates in the orientation of other staff memebers by acting in a preceptor role and by sharing experiences and knowledge, which assist others in the ED to learn.
Correctly explains procedures to patient and significant others.
Adheres to established policies and procedures.
Adheres to established safety practices.
Supports/participates in unit goal formation.
Measures and records all intake and output
Answers patient call lights promptly and follows up to ensure needs of the patient and significant others are met.
Documents on ED Tracking Log.
Weighs and measures height of patients, documents in ED Information System.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program