Emergency Department Tech - Behavioral Health Observation FT Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

3d•Onsite

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 employee’s scope of practice and under close or general supervision of licensed personnel. The role provides delegated patient care, gathers and documents clinical data, assists with patient activities and emergency procedures, and helps maintain a safe, clean, therapeutic environment. The position is in Behavioral Health Observation - Peds at Greenville Memorial Hospital and works day shift.

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 is required.
For 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 when monitor technician responsibilities are required.
In lieu of school verification of required training, provide current or former certification or licensure as proof of completed training at hire.
In lieu of the required education, one year of related experience is 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within scope of practice as directed by providers and licensed staff, following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Provide delegated care such as soaks, simple sterile and non-sterile dressings, perineal care, basic ostomy care, nasal cannula care, phlebotomy, EKGs, and incentive spirometry.
Insert and remove straight catheters and remove Foley catheters when appropriately trained and competency-validated.
Collect and document vital signs, oxygen saturation, temperature, cardiac monitoring, non-invasive blood pressure, specimens, and fluid intake and output.
Perform point-of-care testing as trained and delegated by an RN, and report laboratory 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.
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, observations, and changes in patient status.
Assist with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies, return equipment to other units as needed, and decontaminate equipment, instruments, and supplies with approved cleaners.
Clean and stock carts and rooms and change linens as required.
Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed about unit activities, needs, and patient-care issues.
Follow department, unit, and hospital policies and standards for quality, safety, environmental practices, and infection control.
Protect patient rights and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Help ensure smooth operation of the emergency department and participate in process-improvement initiatives.
Serve as a role model and participate in educating and mentoring other care-team members.
Use supplies safely and efficiently; attend department and organization meetings and complete required 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 the assigned facility or unit.
Perform other duties as assigned.