E.R. Technician (AAMC) - FT- D/E/N

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

3d • $18 - $30

About The Position

Position Objective:
Provides direct care to patients and families in a developmentally, culturally, and ethically appropriate manner.
Essential Job Duties:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Participates in patient care data collection and unit-specific treatments as directed by staff nurse and in accordance with established standards, policies,and procedures, to include IVs, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, foley catheter, vital signs, wound care, measure for crutches and TEDS. Assists the orthopedic and emergency physicians, PA/NPs with the management of fracture reduction, dislocations, and the application of casts. Applies slings, ace wraps, crutches/canes, immobilizers, plaster, fiberglass and preformed splints and instructs patients in their proper care and use.
Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure. Labels blood tubes/lab specimen correctly 100%; communicates STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.
Documents all care and treatment provided to patients, i.e. height, weight Point of Care Testing via computerized documentation.
Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to Luminis Health policy.
Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment as defined by the unit, department, or initiative.
The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS
• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant by the Maryland Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Participates in patient care data collection and unit-specific treatments as directed by staff nurse and in accordance with established standards, policies,and procedures, to include IVs, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, foley catheter, vital signs, wound care, measure for crutches and TEDS.
• Assists the orthopedic and emergency physicians, PA/NPs with the management of fracture reduction, dislocations, and the application of casts.
• Applies slings, ace wraps, crutches/canes, immobilizers, plaster, fiberglass and preformed splints and instructs patients in their proper care and use.
• Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure.
• Labels blood tubes/lab specimen correctly 100%; communicates STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.
• Documents all care and treatment provided to patients, i.e. height, weight Point of Care Testing via computerized documentation.
• Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security.
• Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to Luminis Health policy.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment as defined by the unit, department, or initiative.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees