Emergency Department Tech - Behavioral Health Observation FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Performs a variety of functions in support of and care for patients requiring urgent or emergency care in an emergency medical setting, within the scope of practice and under close or general supervision of licensed personnel. This full-time position is on the Behavioral Health Observation - Peds unit at Greenville Memorial Hospital and works nights. Provides delegated patient care and supports the emergency department’s clinical operations, patient comfort, safety, documentation, equipment readiness, and care-team communication. May perform monitor technician or unit secretary duties based on the assigned facility or unit.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, surgical technician, phlebotomy, military medical corpsman, or nursing fundamentals course.
No experience required.
For facilities or units requiring monitor technician responsibilities: attend the formal arrhythmia training class 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, current or former certification or licensure may be accepted as proof of completed training at hire.
In lieu of required education, one year of related experience may be accepted.

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 and in accordance with facility or unit policies, procedures, and protocols.
Perform delegated care tasks, including sterile and non-sterile soaks, simple dressings, perineal care, basic ostomy care, nasal cannula application, phlebotomy, EKGs, and incentive spirometry.
Perform straight catheter insertion and removal, and Foley catheter removal only, after appropriate training and clinical competency validation.
Collect and document vital signs, oxygen saturation, temperature, cardiac monitoring, non-invasive blood pressure, basic and sterile specimens, and 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 patient positioning, orthopedic splints, casts and dressings, activities of daily living, and ambulation.
Assist with fall-prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated.
Help transport patients from the helipad or ambulance bay, to diagnostic studies, and to 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, observations, and changes in patient status.
Assist with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Maintain and return medical equipment and supplies; decontaminate equipment, instruments, and supplies with approved cleaners.
Clean and stock carts and rooms and change linen as required.
Consult with and keep the supervisor informed about unit activities, needs, and patient-care problems.
Follow department, unit, and hospital policies and procedures, objectives, quality and safety requirements, environmental standards, and infection-control standards.
Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
Help ensure smooth operation of the emergency department and participate in process-improvement initiatives.
Serve as a role model and help educate and mentor 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 when required by the assigned facility or unit.
Perform other duties as assigned.