Emergency Services Technician (7a-7p)

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Emergency Services Technician assists Emergency Room staff by performing approved patient treatments and procedures under supervision. The role participates in patient admission, transfer, and discharge; assists patients during their stay; and helps maintain a clean work area. The technician relies on established guidelines and works under close supervision. The position provides patient care and support with a professional, caring approach, including assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and comfortable patient environment, handling patient belongings, and supporting unit operations. It also involves communication and coordination with patients, families, and staff, as well as maintaining supplies and following hospital policies and safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and specialized training.
Must meet at least one of the following: Nurse Aide Certification; one year of experience in an emergency medicine environment; Certified Medical Assistant; Louisiana state EMT license; or junior or senior standing in an accredited nursing program.
BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform approved patient treatments and procedures, such as accuchecks, catheterization, and non-medicated enemas, under the supervision and direction of appropriate personnel.
Respond promptly to patient call lights and assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living, including dressing and ambulation.
Maintain an attractive, comfortable, and safe patient environment, with attention to cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, and patient safety.
Participate in patient admission, transfer, and discharge by greeting patients and families, orienting patients, taking vital signs, and completing necessary paperwork.
Describe and secure patient clothing and valuables according to prescribed procedures.
Maintain adequate supplies of clean patient linens and use sterile techniques when setting up sterile trays for surgery.
Retrieve medications from the pneumatic tube system or pharmacy and deliver them to the nurse or place them in a secure location as directed by the nurse manager.
Answer telephone and intercom calls and relay messages to appropriate personnel, using judgment regarding interruptions and paging.
Assist with identification and care of deceased patients and provide comfort to family members.
Keep the work area neat, clean, orderly, and safe.
Maintain inventory by preparing and submitting customized requisitions, verifying receipt and distribution of supplies and equipment, and ensuring requisitions are properly filled.
Follow departmental and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.