Emergency Room Technician - Per Diem

Barton Health • South Lake Tahoe, CA

101d

About The Position

The Emergency Room Technician assists licensed staff in the provision of basic nursing care in the Emergency Department, utilizing established policies and procedures, ensuring safe and effective care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in vital signs, bed making and patient transfer techniques strongly preferred.
• Highly effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient computer skills as are required to document, communicate and enter information into the electronic medical records system.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to receive direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• In compliance with patient safety standards, must be able to effectively communicate in English; Bilingual abilities preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification by the American Heart Association (BLS for the Healthcare Provider).
• EMT or Paramedic certification or experience strongly preferred.
• One year field and/or hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides consistently exceptional care at all times.
• As directed, assists the care team by collecting patient care data at designated and appropriate intervals on all assigned patients. Reports finding to licensed staff.
• Recognizes and accurately reports relevant patient information to licensed staff.
• Completes daily urine control validation.
• Completes point of care testing (pregnancy test and urinalysis).
• Assists in monitoring the safety of behavioral health patients.
• Provides assistance to patients for personal hygiene, self-care activities, ambulation, exercise and dietary needs.
• Completes 12 lead EKGs when needed.
• Assists physicians and licensed staff with orthopedic procedures as needed.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient safety and infection control to RN or nurses manager.
• Operates equipment and performs job related duties in a safe manner. Insures proper functioning of equipment and follows procedure when equipment malfunctions.
• Participates in educational programs, attends in-service activities and workshops, attends staff meetings as required.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory and licensing standards and ensures that practice is compliant with standards.
• Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED