Lead Emergency Room Technician

Emerus•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and completion of one of the following:
Completion of Medical Corpsman program and one year of applicable experience (or)
Completion of EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P course/program and one year of applicable experience (or)
Completion of the first year of education and current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing and one year of applicable experience (or)
2+ years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician or hospital equivalent experience
Current BLS required
Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

Nice To Haves

ACLS and PALS certification, preferred
Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG, preferred

Responsibilities

Collect, report, and document clinical data. Take vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens
Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient’s plan of care
Provide for superficial wound care
Provide for patient safety related to age and condition
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures
Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient
Safe handling of food preparation for patients
Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments
Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies
Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior
Travel to all facility locations as required
Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Assist with maintaining staff schedule and adequate staffing levels for the Emergency Technician and Patient Care Assistant roles within the assigned facility
Assist Hospital Administrator with Patient Safety Audits
Assist with the onboarding of new Emergency Room Technicians and Patient Care Assistants as needed
Responsible for, in conjunction with Hospital Administrators and Market Leadership, ordering hospital/clinical supplies, receiving hospital/clinical supplies and maintaining ENVY system
Responsible for, in conjunction with Hospital Administrators and Market Leadership, Supply, Purchase Order and Missed Items tracking
Responsible for being the liaison between the facility and Linen agency