ED Tech II PRN

HCA Healthcare • Manchester, NH

79d

About The Position

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) ED Tech II PRN? At Catholic Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated ED Tech II PRN like you to be a part of our team.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• High School Graduate / GED.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Responsibilities

• Functions as an integral member of the unit-based care delivery team by performing a variety of technical components essential to the ongoing delivery of quality patient care.
• Performs a variety of generic and population-specific technical activities, which support the delivery of optimal patient care while maintaining the highest level of patient safety.
• Completes appropriate unit-based elements of EKG processes and/or phlebotomy.
• Utilizes basic knowledge of growth and development and awareness of age-appropriate care to provide care for patients across the life span.
• Assists the Registered Nurse or physician to perform selected patient care activities or tasks as appropriate.
• Reports all observations, symptoms, deviations from normal, and changes in patient's condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Performs patient rounds, responds to patient call bells promptly and communicates with appropriate staff to meet patient needs.
• Provides basic support to patients and families in response to identified psychosocial needs and cultural and religious preferences.
• Performs or assists patient in the completion of activities of daily living.
• Assists nursing staff with patient ambulation, transfers, range of motion and repositioning as required.
• Anticipates patient needs and asks patient about need for toileting, fluid, nutrition, comfort measures.
• Maintains patient privacy and dignity.
• Participates in admitting patient by bringing patient to room and orients patient to surroundings.
• Documents in selected areas of the medical record, as appropriate, according to policies and procedures.
• Performs 12-lead Electrocardiograms (EKG) as directed.
• Assists with patient transport as required and assist in transporting/obtaining medications, specimens, blood products, and patient care supplies as needed.
• Ensures safe patient movement by utilizing appropriate lifting equipment/transfer devices.
• Collaboratively works with multidisciplinary team, maintains good communication; establishes and maintains positive working relationships with patients and families, co-workers, and the public.
• Acts as a resource and educates unit staff regarding relevant clinical practices and procedures.
• Participates in orientation of new staff.
• Incorporates safety principles, policies and procedures into daily practice.
• Follows all infection control/Standard Precautions policies.
• Ensures confidentiality of all patient, employee, legal, budget, and Catholic Medical Center matters.
• Ascertains appropriate patient preparation for laboratory and diagnostic exams.
• Performs Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) monitoring, as delegated, then downloads the information into the patient's electronic medical record.
• Stocks carts and ensures equipment is cleaned after use.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED