ER Tech/Unit Clerk

Tahoe Forest Health System•Truckee, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the attending RN, performs various direct patient care activities and related clerical and non-technical duties necessary in caring for the needs and comforts of patient; assists in the maintenance of a safe environment; functions as a cooperative, active member of the Health Care Team.

Requirements

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) 1 or greater
Immunization Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
BLS: Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS certification).
American Alliance of Ofthopaedic Executives (AAOE) Casting and Splinting Certificate

Responsibilities

Follows patient care standards, work within scope of practice.
Maintains clean and safe environment.
Assists, anticipate needs of nurses and physicians in the department.
Assists in admission, discharge and transfer procedure(s).
Updates physician schedule board including all on call specialties.
Enters work orders for broken equipment or other needs in department.
Helps in the making of beds and stocking of linens, drawers, IV trays; helps with the processing of paperwork.
Backs up registration staff (i.e. answers phones, directs patients/visitors who present at the front desk).
Initiates patient transfers to higher level of care including preparing paperwork and notifying EMS dispatch for transport.
Answers phones in a timely manner; places calls as needed to physicians, hospitals, etc. as requested to facilitate patient care.
Performs EKGs on patients to comply with doctors' orders and meet national benchmarks.
Performs wound irrigation and dressing to comply with doctors' orders.
Enters/checks ER patient charges and makes corrections when necessary.
Applies upper/lower extremity cast/splint to patient in order to comply with provider's orders by using accepted casting/splinting practices and techniques.
Removal or altering of casts and splints in order to comply with provider's orders by using accepted practices and techniques.
Applies orthopedic devices to patient in order to comply with provider's order by ensuring proper fit/placement.
Applies pre-fabricated orthotics and orthopedic appliances to patient by ensuring proper fit in order to comply with provider's orders.
Provides patient education on crutch walking and splint care.
Participates in Event Reporting.
Follows Patient Care Standards.
Transports patients within the department and to other departments.
Assists those patients requiring help with ambulation.
Patient rounding including vital signs.
Keeps phone list of staff, physicians and other local resources up to date.
Answers call bells or uses intercom to determine patient needs.
Delivers samples to Lab.
Assists patients to dress and undress and tracks patient belongings.
Restocks linens and supplies within department.
Immediately reports any observed changes in condition or behavior of patients.
Documents in the electronic health record all patient care activities in an acceptable medical legal fashion.
Demonstrates good judgment in implementing patient safety measures and documenting interventions in the chart in accordance with policies.
Seeks educational opportunities to expand skills and competency.
Takes direction well from other staff.
Able to work as an effective team member.
Pursues professional growth and contributes personal expertise to the development of the team.
Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
Complies with System policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.