EMERGENCY DEPT TECH - EMERGENCY ROOM - PRN VARIES

ANDERSON HOSPITAL•Maryville, IL

1d•$16 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Performs basic duties for patients of all ages in the Emergency Department under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse. Provides age-appropriate, population-specific care to newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a safe, skillful, accurate, and efficient manner. The position is PRN, with 12-hour shifts that vary, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Patient Care Technician experience in a hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

EMT, EMT-P, or CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with patients, staff, other departments, physicians, families, and visitors.
Provide age-appropriate, population-specific patient care to newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Perform duties that may include phlebotomy, patient transport, obtaining vital signs, EKGs, splinting, catheter placement, and other assigned patient-care tasks.
Support patients’ rights and responsibilities, including respect for cultural and religious diversity.
Maintain patient environments, equipment, and supplies; demonstrate appropriate equipment use and maintain supplies and instruments.
Assist in keeping the unit clean and clean and set up patient rooms.
Complete documentation accurately and promptly according to hospital policies and procedures.
Use the chain of command and maintain a calm manner during abrupt changes in acuity or activity.
Recognize personal limitations and seek assistance when necessary.
Be flexible with scheduling when necessary.
Promptly report defective equipment and complete the appropriate forms.