Emergency Department Tech Weekend Only- Sawmill Centre

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Summerville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The 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.

Requirements

• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination.
• 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.
• Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
• Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.
• Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Moderate noise level in work area.
• Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer completed Fundamentals of Nursing or a Nursing Assistant Program or have experience as a patient care technician in an acute care setting or nursing home, or experience as an ED Technician.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
• May be required to take calls and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees