Emergency Care Technician - Emergency Department Nights (7p-7a) - 24hrs/wk

umhealthwest•Wyoming, MI

19h

About The Position

The Emergency Care Technician (ECT), under the direction and supervision of the Emergency Department charge nurse or designee, provides basic nursing care to patients and performs related tasks necessary for the functioning of the Emergency Department. The position is scheduled for nights (7 p.m.–7 a.m.) at 24 hours per week, with a 0.6 FTE. On-call duty is not required; weekend work is required. The ECT gathers and documents patient data, obtains vital signs and specimens, performs point-of-care testing, and safely uses Emergency Department equipment. The role includes assisting with patient movement, hygiene, elimination needs, procedures, splinting, restraints, and other delegated technical care. The ECT also supports departmental safety, risk management, quality assurance, communication, teamwork, customer service, and staff training. Depending on department needs, the ECT may be cross-trained as an Emergency Department Clinical Secretary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet at least one of the following: current Certified Nurse Aide (CENA) certification; current enrollment and continued progression in a health science program, with completion of a nursing fundamentals course and/or one clinical rotation preferred; or equivalent experience, such as Medical Assistant, Paramedic, Medical First Responder, EMT, Nurse Tech, Resident Aid/Assistant, or LPN.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider certification.
Successfully complete unit-specific core competencies as defined in the orientation checklist.
Maintain CNA skills and competencies through current ECT experience by working full-time, part-time, or resource hours in the ECT role, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a nursing fundamentals course and/or one clinical rotation for those enrolled in a health science program.
Basic understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and patient confidentiality.
Experience in an acute care or extended care facility or clinic.

Responsibilities

Gather patient data during care and accurately measure and record vital signs, weight, and height.
Use available equipment and technology to obtain ECGs, apply cardiac monitors, take temperatures and heart rates, measure blood pressure and respiratory rate, and obtain pulse oximetry readings.
Obtain or assist with collection of laboratory specimens and safely process them; perform point-of-care blood glucose, urine pregnancy, and urine dip tests.
Use Emergency Department equipment and supplies safely and effectively.
Move, transfer, reposition, turn, ambulate, and dangle patients safely, using appropriate techniques and devices; assist with transfers, slideboards, hip precautions, traction, and full C-spine precautions under direct supervision.
Assist patients with hygiene, simple dressings, catheter and drainage tube care, and post-mortem care.
Perform or assist with delegated advanced technical skills, including urinary catheter insertion and removal and assisting physicians during pelvic examinations and other procedures.
Apply orthopedic splints, assist with crutches and soft goods, assist physicians during orthopedic procedures, and instruct patients in crutch use.
Demonstrate competency in case removal.
Assist patients with elimination needs, including bedpans, urinals, bedside commodes, drainage measurement and recording, and cleansing and retention enemas.
Set up and maintain sterile trays and follow sterile technique.
Apply restraints and, under Registered Nurse direction, monitor their effectiveness in accordance with hospital policy.
Maintain awareness of departmental supplies and equipment, assess needs with ED staff, and use the hospital inventory system to replenish supplies.
Identify, report, and ensure repair or replacement of malfunctioning equipment through the hospital system.
When cross-trained, function as an Emergency Department Clinical Secretary and perform that role’s essential responsibilities.
Report care given, collected data, and observed patient behaviors and responses to the Registered Nurse; document information using approved forms or systems.
Help maintain a safe Emergency Department environment, support risk management, follow hospital and department policies, and adhere to universal/standard precautions.
Protect patient privacy, rights, and confidential information.
Participate in Emergency Department quality assurance activities.
Communicate positively and appropriately with patients and other customers.
Attend mandatory education, maintain job-specific competencies, and attend Emergency Department and job-specific meetings.
Work flexibly with 24-hour staffing patterns and scheduling needs.
Work collaboratively with the organization, employees, and departments; train new staff under the supervision and direction of the Emergency Department Educator and ED charge nurse.
Demonstrate consideration for patients’ and families’ individual needs, punctuality, attendance, schedule adherence, initiative, and exemplary customer service.