ER TECH- EMERGENCY SERVICE (FT Afternoons)
About The Position
Overview As an Emergency Room Technician at Riverside Medical Center, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. Your responsibilities will include assisting medical staff with patient assessments, performing basic medical procedures, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. You will work closely with nurses and physicians to support the delivery of efficient and compassionate care to patients experiencing medical emergencies. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and a commitment to teamwork and patient-centered care. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. Essential Duties Patient Care: Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, intake/output, and toileting. Answer call lights promptly, and relay patient concerns to the nursing team. Vital Signs: Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, oxygen saturation, weights, and blood sugars as needed and report any abnormalities to the nursing staff. Mobility Assistance: Assist patients with mobility, including turning, positioning, and transferring from bed to wheelchair or stretcher, using proper body mechanics and safety techniques. Specimen Collection: Collect specimens for laboratory testing as directed by nursing staff. Patient Safety: Observe and report any changes in patients conditions to the nursing staff. Ensure the safety and comfort of patients by following established protocols. Utilize restraints and assistive devices appropriately. Assist with emergency codes as needed. Documentation: Document patient care activities and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) system in a timely and accurate manner. Infection Control: Adhere to infection control procedures, including hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning. Equipment Handling: Assist with the setup, operation, management, and cleaning of medical equipment as directed by the nursing staff. Patient Experience: Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding. Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well-being.
Requirements
- CNA, CMA, or EMT-B
- Current BLS Certification
Nice To Haves
- One-year experience as a CNA or EMT-B
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, intake/output, and toileting.
- Answer call lights promptly, and relay patient concerns to the nursing team.
- Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, oxygen saturation, weights, and blood sugars as needed and report any abnormalities to the nursing staff.
- Assist patients with mobility, including turning, positioning, and transferring from bed to wheelchair or stretcher, using proper body mechanics and safety techniques.
- Collect specimens for laboratory testing as directed by nursing staff.
- Observe and report any changes in patients conditions to the nursing staff.
- Ensure the safety and comfort of patients by following established protocols.
- Utilize restraints and assistive devices appropriately.
- Assist with emergency codes as needed.
- Document patient care activities and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) system in a timely and accurate manner.
- Adhere to infection control procedures, including hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning.
- Assist with the setup, operation, management, and cleaning of medical equipment as directed by the nursing staff.
- Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding.
- Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well-being.
Benefits
- Compensation Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
