HCT/EMT - CMH Emergency
About The Position
The Licensed Emergency Department Technician performs patient care activities, as delegated by a nurse and/or physician, for patients of all ages with acute and chronic health problems. The role provides direct patient care encompassing nursing assistant duties, phlebotomy, 12-lead ECG tracing, and assistance with oxygen needs. Under direct RN supervision, the technician supports the Emergency Department by maintaining a safe, clean, well-stocked environment; following infection-control and personal-safety practices; assisting with patient observation and measurement; and performing delegated care and procedures according to policy. Duties also include helping patients with mobility, nutrition, elimination, admission, transport, and discharge, and preparing rooms and equipment for procedures. The position requires working knowledge of the equipment used in assigned duties, appropriate use of lift equipment, and a practical approach to patient moving and handling. The technician performs bedside laboratory testing and associated quality control in accordance with provider orders and hospital laboratory procedures and policies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (L-EMT) issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
- Knowledge and skills to obtain adequate laboratory specimens for testing.
- Working knowledge of equipment necessary to perform job functions.
- Ability to use lift equipment appropriately and safely.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care as directed by the nurse and/or physician, including oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, airway insertion, oral suctioning, catheterization, phlebotomy, 12-lead ECG recording, and appropriate bedside laboratory testing.
- Obtain adequate laboratory specimens and perform bedside testing and related quality control in accordance with orders and hospital procedures and policies.
- Provide care for patients requiring restraint or seclusion and perform splint application where applicable at Methodist.
- Observe and document patient information according to policy, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, intake and output, and pain ratings.
- Perform and document special procedures according to policy, including heat or cold application, decubitus care, procedure setup, surgical skin preparation, application of support garments, lead application or removal, suctioning, oxygen-equipment care, and preparation for trauma, suturing, moderate sedation, and other procedures.
- Support patient safety by applying protective devices correctly, anticipating patient needs, making rounds at least hourly, assisting the RN with care planning, and maintaining a safe unit environment.
- Promote infection control by handwashing, handling soiled materials according to protocol, maintaining sterile asepsis and isolation technique, and changing and securing dressings.
- Use personal protective equipment appropriately and keep hallways clear and equipment organized safely.
- Maintain clean and stocked support areas and patient rooms; restock equipment; track designated equipment; and complete maintenance or clinical-engineering work forms, including removing equipment from service when needed.
- Participate in cost containment, maintain a positive work environment, minimize overtime, attend required classes and meetings, participate in unit committees, and follow policies and procedures.
- Help maintain a pleasant, clean, uncluttered patient environment and prepare patients for post-procedure monitoring.
- Assist with patient admission, transport, and discharge; in-bed mobility; transfers between bed, wheelchair, stretcher, or chair; and positioning for alignment and comfort.
- Assist with nutrition by preparing patients for meals, delivering trays, documenting intake, feeding dependent patients as needed, and providing fresh water, ice, and snacks.
- Assist with elimination procedures, including offering and removing bedpans and urinals, catheter care, Foley catheter removal, external urinary catheter application, drainage-bag emptying, specimen collection, and communicating intake and output.
- Use lift equipment appropriately to promote patient and staff safety during patient handling and movement.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
