Emergency Room Technician
CHI St. Vincent Health•Little Rock, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
As an Emergency Room Tech, you will support safe, cost-efficient patient care in the Emergency Department, performing delegated functions from the RN or Physician. Every day you will conduct selected diagnostics and procedures, assist with patient transport and lifting, and provide general clerical and cleaning support to the unit. To be successful in this role you will effectively execute delegated tasks, support unit operations, and contribute to a safe and efficient environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma GED Metropolitan Test or equivalent
- EMT and NREMT
- Emergency Room Tech or Certified Nursing Assistant in acute care setting
- Evidence of the fundamentals of nursing and one semester of clinical practice in an RN school
- A minimum of 6 months of direct patient care in an acute care environment within the last 24 months.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care as delegated by the RN and Medical Staff. Monitors and records vital signs, observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional condition and reports any changes to the nursing or medical staff.
- Provides indirect patient care. Escorting patient to the exam room. Performs and documents general therapeutic/diagnostic measures. Acts as transporter. Assists with updating the Emergency Department Tracking Board/Care Manager (EDTB).
- Acts as unit clerk; Utilizes hospital information systems according to the hospital policy. Discharges patients and enters charges for patients in a timely matter. Utilizes the EDTB to improve patient flow. Performs order data entry as assigned by the nurse or physician. Discharges patients from the system.
- Communicates with patients, family, physicians, other departments, unit personnel, and peers in an accurate, courteous and professional manner.
- Demonstrates a commitment to patients, nursing staff, and Emergency Department in accordance with the team performance expectations
- Acts as transport. Keeps patient environment safe and clean, performs comfort rounds, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions
Benefits
- benefits that complement and support your work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
