ED TECH II/SR ER TECH, Full Time Days

UHS•Sparks, NV

18h•Onsite

About The Position

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada. Website: https://www.nnmc.com This Emergency Department Tech II opportunity is full time, offers full benefits and a flexible dayshift schedule. We are looking for someone that will provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN or physician. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of a RN. About Universal Health Services: One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

Current Nevada AEMT Certification
Current BLS
Advanced cardiac rhythm competency within 6 months of hire
Completion of Healthstream course AACN: Essentials of ECG & Dysrhythmia Monitoring within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Completes Bedside shift report in the room at the beginning and end of each shift for patients who remain in the ED that the CCT has performed direct patient care utilizing IMAP & SBAR. Ensures patient is provided with the names and contact numbers for members of the care team on the communication board every shift.
Provides supportive care to the Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse or physician. Performs approved procedures per policy
Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual and emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care.
Performs other duties as in-service, including crutch walking, dressing changes, wound cleaning/dressing, and assisting physician/nurse with splint or cast application