Emergency Department Technician (EDT) - Emergency Department (ED) - Berkeley Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Summerville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. The role involves maintaining and updating patient records in a timely and orderly manner, acknowledging and greeting customers upon arrival to the unit with a friendly approach, and performing delegated direct patient care activities. The technician is responsible for reporting patient conditions, providing nursing care respectfully, acting as a patient advocate, documenting physician orders and care provided, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality initiatives. A well-organized, stocked, and clean work environment conducive to workflow is also maintained. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination.
Must have completed Fundamentals of Nursing course or a Nursing Assistant Program or have experience as an ED Technician or Patient Care Technician in an acute care or nursing home setting.
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.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

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.
Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.