Emergency Department Tech (EDT) – Mobile Resource Pool – All Locations

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America) Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Assist the staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. Maintain and update patient records in a timely, orderly manner. Acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to unit and demonstrate enthusiastic friendly approach. Essential Job Functions Performs delegated direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse. Reports conditions of patients including changes or abnormal findings to Primary Nurse, Charge Nurse, or Provider Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet patient needs. Acts as a patient advocate. Correctly and efficiently completes, documents, and communicates physician orders and care provided. Correctly utilizes computer systems and serves as a unit resource. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, core measures, infection prevention, and patient quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes. Maintains a well-organized, appropriately stocked and clean work environment and provides an environment that is conducive to workflow. Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination.
• Must have completed Fundamentals of Nursing course or a Nursing Assistant Program or have experience as an ED Technician or Patient Care Technician in an acute care or nursing home setting.
• Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
• Skill in English grammar and spelling.
• Neat, legible handwriting.
• Ability to file and maintain patient records, files and reports.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use office equipment, such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals and printers.
• Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nursing care.
• Ability to report changes in the patient’s condition to the professional nurse.
• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
• Skill in maintaining patient care record.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist the staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN.
• Maintain and update patient records in a timely, orderly manner.
• Acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to unit and demonstrate enthusiastic friendly approach.
• Performs delegated direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Reports conditions of patients including changes or abnormal findings to Primary Nurse, Charge Nurse, or Provider
• Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet patient needs.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Correctly and efficiently completes, documents, and communicates physician orders and care provided.
• Correctly utilizes computer systems and serves as a unit resource.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, core measures, infection prevention, and patient quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes.
• Maintains a well-organized, appropriately stocked and clean work environment and provides an environment that is conducive to workflow.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED