Emergency Services Technician

Lifepoint Health•Hancock, MI

72d

About The Position

UP Health Systems- Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Emergency Service Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. An Emergency Service Technician, who excels in this role: Emergency Services Technician performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned area. Employee is also required to perform telemetry monitoring. The Emergency Service Technician, under the supervision of the Emergency Room Director performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned area. Employee is also required to perform telemetry monitoring.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Successful completion of nurse aide training program required with current State of Michigan Nursing Assistant certification required at hire or within 4 months of hire OR Graduate of Nursing School and Current Michigan LPN License required, or successful completion of Medical Assistant program required with current CMA certification required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire.
Demonstrates support of the mission, vision, values, goals and general policies of UP Health System – Portage
Adheres to the standards of professional ethics and handles confidential information in strict conformance with departmental and hospital policies
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to unexpected changes in the workload, emergencies, staffing and scheduling
Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and professional attitude when relating with co-workers, patients, families and visitors
Performs duties in a self-directed and cooperative manner with minimal need for supervision. Uses time constructively for maximum productivity
Treats all co-workers, patients, families and visitors with consideration of their rights, cultural diversity, privacy, comfort and emotional needs.
Serves as a patient advocate and fosters a work culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)
Attends all mandatory training and completes all required LifeTalent education assignments within a timely manner. Keeps updated regarding Portage’s changes through meeting attendance and review of posted information; attend briefs, debriefs and huddles
Abides by and references the Employee Handbook and other pertinent facility policies, including clinical, nonclinical, safety, and infection control

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Aide license is preferred.
One (1) year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Greets patients and visitors.
Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls.
Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary
Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies.
Assists RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.
Perform continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Tests equipment for proper working order. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.
Other tasks that may be assigned.