Emergency Room Tech - PT Variable 12pm-12:30am

AHMC Healthcare•Monterey Park, CA

23h•$23 - $26

About The Position

The Emergency Room Technician participates in delivering patient care in a critical care environment under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role works within the Nursing Department’s established policies and procedures and collaborates with the RN to use time and equipment efficiently and cost-effectively. The technician provides care to designated patients, prioritizes tasks according to patient care requirements as delegated by the RN, and interacts with coworkers, visitors, and other staff in keeping with the hospital’s core values.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
State-certified or licensed Emergency Medical Technician.
Basic EMT training or emergency room experience.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
AB508 certification upon hire.
Dysrhythmia course upon hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an emergency department or critical care.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with undressing and changing into a patient gown, help them remain comfortable, and assist them to the bathroom.
Obtain vital signs, weights for all pediatric patients, and pulse oximetry; document information in the patient record.
Place patients on cardiac and non-invasive blood pressure monitors when necessary.
Obtain medical records.
Notify the RN and/or physician about a patient’s condition.
Assist the RN with ambulance runs and placement of patients in an appropriate bed.
Help update family members about patient progress, including delays, and arrange visits at appropriate times.
Perform CPR during codes.
Help manage assaultive-behavior and forensic patients.
Apply simple and complex dressings.
Perform EKGs and splinting, and transport specimens to the laboratory.
Assist the RN with transporting patients admitted to the hospital.
Order and stock special supplies as needed.
Follow EMTALA regulations.
Assist with training new employees.
Ensure treatment rooms are stocked with supplies and ready for use.
Attend and maintain mandatory safe-patient-handling training, including safe lifting techniques, use of lifting devices and equipment, and handling patients during vertical, lateral, and bariatric repositioning and ambulation.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.