Emergency Dept Technician

Lexington Medical Center

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs various patient care and related services in providing for the personal needs and comforts of patients in assigned ED. Also performs order entry functions, supply stocking and maintenance of patient rooms. Acts as a liaison between nursing, physicians, hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Accepts changes in duties when appropriate. Demonstrates flexibility when asked or condition dictates.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 Year of patient care experience in an acute care setting
• Basic Life Support and Crisis Prevention Institute Training required within 90 days of hire.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge and effective use of medical terminology.
• Able to demonstrate working knowledge of computer systems to effectively provide patient centered care (i.e. order entry, chart documentation).

Nice To Haves

• 1 Year of experience can be substituted for those who are a Certified Nursing Assistant, have a EMT certification, or have completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care tasks under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Perform clerical functions to enhance the timely, efficient, and effective delivery of patient care.
• Place patients on oxygen therapy and Pulse Oximetry as directed.
• Place patients on cardiac monitor and obtains Lead II strip for chart.
• Take and record vital signs, including pulse oximetry and monitor, weigh patients and report unusual or abnormal findings to the designated RN.
• Collect blood specimens via phlebotomy venipuncture and deliver specimens to the lab as directed.
• Set up sterile trays and assist physicians with suture repair.
• Apply orthopedic splints and appliances and assist physician with casting and other orthopedic interventions as directed.
• Provide patients with crutch walking instruction and demonstration.
• Set up for water seal drainage for chest tube.
• Accurately obtain 12 lead EKG tracings and deliver recording to physician.
• Insert foley catheters and maintain foley care.
• Serve as Mayday team member (perform CPR and obtain supplies, blood products and equipment during codes).
• Transport both monitored and unmonitored patients within the department as well as throughout the hospital as directed.
• Perform straight intermittent urinary catheterization as directed.
• Provide direct 1:1 observation for patient under Immediate Treatment Certification.
• Answer phone calls to Zone.
• Answer nurse call system to determine patients’ needs and make patient rounds as directed.
• Ensure that the chart is correct and complete and that all pertinent forms, records and charges/credits have been scanned.
• Verify that all information in the patient chart is accurate and initiate appropriate corrective action when necessary (face sheets, ID band, etc).
• Schedule diagnostic procedures, physician appointments, request copies of medical record (when indicated) and arrange transportation for patient.
• Monitor bed assignment process for admissions and troubleshoot delays in process.
• Facilitate patient flow within Zone and notify the Clinical Coordinator of ready rooms/process delays.
• Troubleshoot delays in acquiring specimens and reports/results.
• Clean and prepare rooms after patient discharge and update EPIC tracker.
• Round on zone patients, keeping patients and family informed and ensuring the patient has a call light within reach.
• Assist with admission procedures and orient patient to environment. Ensure the patient has a call light within reach.
• Direct patient and/or assist patient to undress appropriately for exam.
• Recognize need for safety measures and take appropriate action to prevent injury.
• Assist patient with personal hygiene, empty and clean bedpans, urinals, bedside commodes, etc. and record output as directed.
• Change linen and make up stretchers, organize patients’ environment and perform other personalized services within scope of practice.
• Pick up and return meal trays and feed patients requiring assistance.
• Assist patient in ambulation, position and turn patient, assist with patient transfers to stretcher and wheelchairs, transport or escort patient to other areas for tests, treatments, transfers or discharges.
• Change sterile and unsterile dressings as directed.
• Maintain oxygen tanks.
• Provide post mortem care and transport to morgue.
• Assist nurses and physicians with administration of treatments and examinations.
• Place supplies/specialty trays or carts in rooms when ordered.
• Prepare rooms and/or equipment for patients.
• Maintain clean and soiled utility rooms and ensure designated instruments are returned to Sterile Processing Department.
• Mark QA check sheets and check/refill ED specialty carts/boxes.
• Anticipate the discharge, admission and transfer of patients and prepare for this by obtaining wheelchair and/or other equipment.
• Report changes in patient’s condition or other observations relevant to patient’s needs to RN.
• Independently inform nurse when STAT and/or abnormal results are made available.
• Participate in performance improvement/patient safety initiatives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of unit and organizational initiatives by attending 50% of staff meetings and/or process improvement meetings. Demonstrate initiative in getting information regarding content of missed meetings (i.e. reading meetings minutes).
• Contribute to orderly and timely shift change by assisting with unfinished work of previous shift. Report off to relief ED Tech.
• Assist with orientation and training of new employees as requested.
• Conservatively utilize and appropriately account for supplies and equipment.
• Participate in maintaining a safe and clean environment (Infection Control policy, procedures, and documentation).
• Recognize and report malfunctioning or unsafe equipment to appropriate persons.
• Document pertinent, timely, legible, complete and concise information in the appropriate section of the medical record.
• Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED