Emergency Department Nursing Specialty Tech

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

About The Position

Performs a variety of functions in support and care of patients requiring urgent or emergency care in an emergency medical setting, within their scope of practice and under close or general supervision of licensed personnel. The role supports the emergency department’s safe and efficient operation and may include monitor technician or unit secretary duties based on the assigned facility or unit.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and completion of a nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, surgical technician, phlebotomy, military medical corpsman, or nursing fundamentals course.
For facilities or units requiring monitor technician responsibilities: attend formal arrhythmia training after hire and pass the Prisma Health Arrhythmia exam with a minimum passing score within two attempts and within 30 days of hire; maintain arrhythmia competencies annually.
In lieu of school verification of required training, a high school diploma or GED and current or former certification or licensure may be accepted as proof of completed training at hire.
In lieu of clinical coursework, a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience may be accepted.
Licensure, certification, or registration in the field of training is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, surgical technician, phlebotomist, medical corpsman, or nursing student.
Licensure, certification, or registration in the field of training.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within scope of practice as directed by providers and licensed staff, following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Provide delegated patient care, including sterile and non-sterile soaks; simple dressings; perineal and basic ostomy care; nasal cannula; phlebotomy; EKGs; and incentive spirometry.
Perform straight catheter insertion and removal and Foley catheter removal when appropriately trained and competency-validated.
Collect patient data, including vital signs, oxygen saturation, temperature, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure; collect specimens; and document fluid intake and output.
Perform point-of-care testing as trained and delegated by an RN, and report lab values to the RN.
Assist with positioning patients and applying orthopedic splints, casts, and dressings.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, positioning, and ambulation.
Assist with fall-prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated.
Help transport patients from the helipad or ambulance bay, and to diagnostic studies or floor assignments.
Provide and document comfort measures and non-pharmacological pain management.
Document observations, clinical data, and procedures in the medical record and EMR; inform the RN of activities performed, patient observations, and changes in patient status.
Assist with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies appropriately, return equipment to other units as needed, and decontaminate equipment, instruments, and supplies using approved cleaners.
Clean and stock carts and rooms and change linens as required.
Keep the supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and patient-care-related problems.
Follow department, unit, and hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Protect patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
Help ensure smooth emergency department operations and participate in process-improvement initiatives.
Model effective practice and participate in educating and mentoring other care-team members.
Use supplies safely and efficiently; attend department and organization meetings; and complete annual and as-needed compliance training.
Maintain a clean, safe, therapeutic, and caring environment for patients, families, and staff.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Perform monitor technician or unit secretary duties based on assigned facility or unit, and other duties as assigned.