Emergency Department Technician - Day

St. Josephs Medical Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of a Clinical Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician performs routine service duties and technical and nursing procedures according to established procedures to support patient care, comfort, and safety. The role includes helping patients with personal hygiene and meals, assisting with ambulation and transfers, and maintaining a clean and orderly patient and unit environment. The technician applies basic knowledge of age-related differences in delivering care and supports patient safety through monitoring, documentation, and other assigned duties. This is a full-time day shift, scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
Technical, clerical, and interpersonal skills relevant to patient care and the work area.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Meet other certification requirements as defined by the certification policy.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), EMT, EMT-I, or EMT-P certification.
Bi- or multilingual ability.
EKG and phlebotomy skills.
Six months of on-the-job experience in a hospital setting.
Individuals licensed to practice nursing in a foreign country will be considered.

Responsibilities

Support and communicate the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center and uphold its Standards of Conduct and Corporate Compliance.
Incorporate patients’ physiological, psychological, cultural, developmental, and spiritual needs into care.
Follow patient-care and facility guidelines and procedures.
Respond to patient call lights, determine needs, and relay information to nursing personnel.
Distribute patient trays and nourishment, assist patients with feeding, and collect trays after meals.
Retrieve and deliver supplies, specimens, instruments, and test results as requested.
Complete annual education requirements and maintain competency through required validation.
Promote patient safety by identifying unsafe practices and risks, taking action to prevent patient harm, and using judgment to prioritize care.
Implement measures to prevent exposure to blood and body fluids.
Accurately document basic procedures and treatments in patients’ medical records.
Maintain a clean and orderly patient and physical environment.
Assist with transferring patients, beds, and patient-care equipment to other rooms using necessary safety precautions.
Monitor behavioral health patients to ensure their safety.
Perform EKGs, point-of-care testing, and phlebotomy.
Foster positive relationships with patients and other customers and contribute to improving patient satisfaction.
Prevent waste of resources while ensuring quality patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.