Emergency Room Technician - PRN Days
Emerus•Schertz, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. Emerus is the leader in small-format hospitals, partnering with health systems to provide care in the neighborhoods where patients live. They are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of their Healthcare Pros.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, required
- Completion of Medical Corpsman program and one year of applicable experience
- Completion of EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic), AEMT (Advanced-EMT), Licensed Paramedic (LP) course/program and one year of applicable experience
- Completion of the first year of education and current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing and one year of applicable experience
- 3+ years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications, required
- Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
Nice To Haves
- PALS preferred
- Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG, preferred
Responsibilities
- Collect, report, and document clinical data. Take vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens
- Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
- Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient’s plan of care
- Provide for superficial wound care
- Provide for patient safety related to age and condition
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
- Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures
- Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient
- Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments
- Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies
- Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior
- Travel to all facility locations as required
- Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- Free CEU's
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
