ED Tech - Methodist Emergency

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

2d•$18 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Performs Patient Care Activities as delegated by the Nurse and/or Physician for patients of all age's groups with both acute and chronic health problems. The Emergency Department Technician provides direct patient care that encompasses the nursing assistant role, phlebotomy, patient transport and 12-lead ECG tracings. Under the direct supervision of the RN provides indirect care that supports the Emergency Department mission by: PARTICIPATION: in cost containment development/maintenance of positive work environment minimizing overtime attending required classes and meetings participating in unit committees adheres to all policies and procedures PROMOTING PATIENT SAFETY: applies protective devices correctly anticipates patient request, makes rounds every hour as a minimum assists RN in planning patient care maintains a safe unit environment PROMOTING INFECTION CONTROL: washes hands before and after patient contact handles soiled linen, equipment and instruments per protocol maintains sterile asepsis changes and secures dressings maintains isolation technique PROMOTING PERSONAL SAFETY: utilizes p.p.e. appropriately keeps hallways clear of furniture/equipment, everything on one side PROVIDES DAILY INVENTORY MAINTENANCE: maintains support areas (kitchen, nurses’ station, utility rooms) clean/stocked restocks equipment in patient rooms accountable for wheelchairs, thermometers and other pertinent equipment completes appropriate work form for maintenance and clinical engineering service, equipment work orders, including removing from service Provides direct patient care that demonstrates our mission and values. Evidenced by: PROVIDES CARE AS DIRECTED: Perform pulse oximetry Foley catheter, straight cath insertion/placement, minicath – excludes children and infants performs and documents selected diagnostic tests – phlebotomy & 12-lead ECG recording performs lab testing as appropriate provides care for the patient requiring restraint or seclusion Performs splint application (Methodist only) Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing. Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies. PROVIDES OBSERVATION AND MEASUREMENT OF PATIENT INFORMATION PER POLICY: temperatures - oral, rectal (axillary only under the direction of RN) Pulse - apical and radial, Blood pressure, height and weight, intake and output, pain ratings Demonstrates a thorough understanding and working knowledge of all equipment necessary to perform job functions. Performs and documents special procedures per policy: application of heat/cold decubitus care pelvic exam setup I & D setup surgical skin prep apply ace/TEDS/binders apply/remove leads assist coughing & deep breathing assist with physical exam oral suctioning maintain and clean suction equipment application of hypo/hyperthermia unit care of oxygen equipment. room set-up for trauma suture set-up moderate sedation set-up patient prep for any procedure Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues. Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment. Performs direct patient care that significantly impacts patient satisfaction evidenced by: PROMOTION OF PATIENT WELLNESS: maintain a pleasant environment for patients by keeping rooms visually clean and uncluttered ready to monitor patient post-procedure participates in admission, transport and discharge of patients assist patients with -in-bed mobility; transfers to/from bed, WC, stretcher, or chair; positioning for alignment and comfort ASSIST PATIENTS WITH NUTRITION MANAGEMENT: prepares patients for meals by offering washing of hands, mouth care and positioning in chair or bed before meal tray arrives delivers trays documents intake per policy feeds dependent patients as needed provides fresh water, ice and snacks. PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH ELIMINATION PROCEDURES: offers/removes bedpans and urinals provides catheter care per policy removes Foley catheters Applies external urinary catheters empty urinary drainage bags using goggles and gloves collect specimens for ordered tests catheterize female and male patients communicates any intake and output

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 3 months - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
H.S. Diploma/GED
Hospital experience

Responsibilities

Performs Patient Care Activities as delegated by the Nurse and/or Physician for patients of all age's groups with both acute and chronic health problems.
Provides direct patient care that encompasses the nursing assistant role, phlebotomy, patient transport and 12-lead ECG tracings.
Participates in cost containment, development/maintenance of positive work environment, minimizing overtime, attending required classes and meetings, participating in unit committees, and adhering to all policies and procedures.
Promotes patient safety by applying protective devices correctly, anticipating patient requests, making rounds every hour as a minimum, assisting RN in planning patient care, and maintaining a safe unit environment.
Promotes infection control by washing hands before and after patient contact, handling soiled linen, equipment and instruments per protocol, maintaining sterile asepsis, changing and securing dressings, and maintaining isolation technique.
Promotes personal safety by utilizing p.p.e. appropriately and keeping hallways clear of furniture/equipment.
Maintains support areas (kitchen, nurses’ station, utility rooms) clean/stocked, restocks equipment in patient rooms, and is accountable for wheelchairs, thermometers and other pertinent equipment.
Completes appropriate work form for maintenance and clinical engineering service, equipment work orders, including removing from service.
Performs pulse oximetry, Foley catheter, straight cath insertion/placement, minicath (excludes children and infants).
Performs and documents selected diagnostic tests – phlebotomy & 12-lead ECG recording.
Performs lab testing as appropriate.
Provides care for the patient requiring restraint or seclusion.
Performs splint application (Methodist only).
Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
Measures and documents temperatures (oral, rectal, axillary under RN direction), pulse (apical and radial), blood pressure, height and weight, intake and output, and pain ratings.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding and working knowledge of all equipment necessary to perform job functions.
Performs and documents special procedures per policy: application of heat/cold, decubitus care, pelvic exam setup, I & D setup, surgical skin prep, apply ace/TEDS/binders, apply/remove leads, assist coughing & deep breathing, assist with physical exam, oral suctioning, maintain and clean suction equipment, application of hypo/hyperthermia unit, care of oxygen equipment, room set-up for trauma, suture set-up, moderate sedation set-up, patient prep for any procedure.
Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.
Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment.
Maintains a pleasant environment for patients by keeping rooms visually clean and uncluttered.
Monitors patient post-procedure.
Participates in admission, transport and discharge of patients.
Assists patients with in-bed mobility; transfers to/from bed, WC, stretcher, or chair; positioning for alignment and comfort.
Prepares patients for meals by offering washing of hands, mouth care and positioning in chair or bed before meal tray arrives.
Delivers trays, documents intake per policy, feeds dependent patients as needed, and provides fresh water, ice and snacks.
Offers/removes bedpans and urinals.
Provides catheter care per policy.
Removes Foley catheters.
Applies external urinary catheters.
Empties urinary drainage bags using goggles and gloves.
Collects specimens for ordered tests.
Catheterizes female and male patients.
Communicates any intake and output.