Emergency Department Technician - PRN

Weiser Memorial Hospital•Weiser, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Weiser Memorial Hospital is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to join their team on an as-needed basis. This role supports the Emergency Department and patient care functions under the general direction of an RN or Physician. The ED Technician is an integral part of the patient care team, providing efficient patient care according to the CNA scope of practice and patient care plan.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Current Idaho CNA license.
Current BLS Certification.
Current EMT license required or relevant experience in an emergency setting, with completion of EMT or enrollment in a nursing program within one year of hire.
Must maintain an affiliation with a Licensed EMS Agency that provides care at an Advanced level or above when EMT license is acquired (Advanced EMT license preferred).
IV Certification within 3 months of hire.
Basic arrhythmia course (will complete within one year of hire).
Medical terminology.
Computer/PC experience.
Ability to use sound judgment and cope with potentially stressful situations.
Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with standards of performance improvement and organizational values.
Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with principles for service excellence.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide – figure rates, ratio, and percentage).

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience in acute hospital setting or on ambulance preferred.
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs physical observations, noting physical conditions, attitudes, reactions, appetite, etc., and reports unusual findings to RN or Physician.
Observes and reports patient condition and changes in condition to the RN. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
Assists RN with admission process of Emergency patients, obtaining complete demographic and billing information and entering it into the EHR.
Collects specimens and transports them to the lab.
Starts and adjusts oxygen liter flow under the supervision of the RN.
Obtains, communicates, and documents vital signs in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), reporting abnormal results immediately to RN.
Assists with transport of patients to other departments for treatments, tests, and exams.
Assists with moving, ambulating, and lifting patients.
Assists with postmortem care.
Utilizes order entry for entering orders and obtaining results.
Maintains a clean and safe environment, preparing emergency rooms between patients and procedures.
Documents charges and completes charting assignments as directed by the RN.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
Maintains good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
Interacts professionally with patients and their families, providing explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.