Nursing Specialty Tech-ER Full Time Variable

Prisma Health•Easley, SC

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About The Position

Performs a variety of functions in support of and care for patients requiring urgent or emergency care in an emergency medical setting, within the technician’s scope of practice and under close or general supervision of licensed personnel. Provides direct patient care as directed by providers and licensed staff, following applicable policies, procedures, and protocols. The role may also include monitor technician or unit secretary duties, depending on the assigned facility or unit.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, surgical technician, phlebotomy, military medical corpsman, or nursing fundamentals course.
No experience required.
For facilities or units requiring monitor technician responsibilities: attend formal arrhythmia training after hire and pass the Prisma Health Arrhythmia exam within two attempts and within 30 days of hire; maintain arrhythmia competencies annually.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, surgical technician, phlebotomist, medical corpsman, or nursing student.
Licensure, certification, or registration in the field of training.
In lieu of school verification of required training, current or former certification or licensure may be accepted as proof of completed training at hire, with a high school diploma or GED.
In lieu of clinical coursework, one year of related experience may be accepted with a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within scope of practice as directed by providers and licensed staff, following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Provide delegated care such as sterile and non-sterile soaks, simple dressings, perineal care, basic ostomy care, nasal cannula support, phlebotomy, EKGs, and incentive spirometry.
Insert and remove straight catheters, and remove Foley catheters, following appropriate training and clinical competency validation.
Collect and document data, including vital signs, oxygen saturation, temperature, cardiac monitoring, non-invasive blood pressure readings, basic and sterile specimens, and fluid intake and output.
Perform point-of-care testing as trained and delegated by an RN, and report laboratory values to the RN.
Assist with patient positioning and application of orthopedic splints, casts, and dressings; assist with activities of daily living and ambulation.
Assist with fall-prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated.
Assist the care team with transporting patients from the helipad or ambulance bay and to diagnostic studies or floor assignments.
Provide and document comfort measures and non-pharmacological pain management.
Document observations, clinical data, and procedures in the medical record and electronic medical record; inform the RN of care provided, observations, and changes in patient status.
Assist with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Use appropriate medical equipment and supplies, return equipment to other units as needed, and decontaminate equipment, instruments, and supplies with approved cleaners.
Clean and stock carts and rooms and change linens as required.
Consult with and keep the supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and patient-care-related problems.
Follow department, unit, and hospital policies, procedures, objectives, and quality, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Protect patient rights and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Help ensure smooth operation of the emergency department and participate in process-improvement initiatives.
Model appropriate practice and participate in educating and mentoring other care-team members.
Use supplies safely and efficiently; attend department and organization meetings and complete annual and as-needed compliance training.
Maintain a clean, safe, therapeutic, and caring environment for patients, families, and staff.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Perform monitor technician or unit secretary duties as assigned by facility or unit.
Perform other duties as assigned.