ER Tech, Emergency Department, Part Time, Nights

East Tennessee Children's Hospital•Knoxville, TN

23h

About The Position

An employee who performs tasks involving specific nursing care for patients, delegated by and performed under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. The ER Tech works in the Emergency Department on a part-time night schedule and reports to the Nurse Manager. The position includes patient transfers and care procedures, specimen collection, assisting with examinations and treatments, maintaining clinical and non-clinical areas, and supporting patients, families, and team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS certification required.
At least 6 months of experience or training.
Effective communication and service-excellence skills.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including lifting, pushing, and pulling.

Nice To Haves

Nursing assistant, orderly, or EMT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently transfer patients to and from other patient care areas as directed, including patients receiving oxygen or IV therapy.
Follow safe infection-control practices.
Collect throat, nasopharyngeal, urine, stool, and sputum specimens; label them accurately and ensure they are sent to the laboratory.
Perform patient-care procedures as ordered by the RN or MD.
Assist with patient-care and supply needs, personal care, and nourishments.
Apply splints and traction as needed; fit crutches and instruct patients and families in crutch walking.
Clean and dress wounds under nursing supervision.
Assist with examination procedures and treatments; may have access to minimal-risk medications.
Maintain cleanliness and stock in clinical and non-clinical areas.
Collect patient data accurately under RN supervision.
Use critical thinking and prioritization when placing patients in rooms.
Communicate professionally and effectively with coworkers and interact considerately, helpfully, and courteously with patients, staff, volunteers, and others.
Instruct and assist families courteously and assist team members as requested within scope of practice and hospital policy.
Maintain mature, courteous, and friendly professional relationships with fellow employees.
Use hospital resources and time responsibly and accept other assignments as requested.