Nursing Specialty Tech-ER Full Time Variable

Prisma Health•Easley, SC

12d

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 scope of practice and under close or general supervision of licensed personnel. Provides direct patient care as directed by providers and licensed staff, and performs delegated tasks in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and the assigned facility or unit. The role helps ensure smooth operation of the emergency department and may include monitor technician or unit secretary duties based on the assigned facility or unit.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and completion of a nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, surgical technician, phlebotomy, military medical corpsman, or nursing fundamentals course.
For 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.
In lieu of school verification of required training, a high school diploma or GED and current or former certification or licensure may be accepted as proof of completed training at hire.
In lieu of clinical coursework, a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience may be accepted.

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.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within scope of practice as directed by providers and licensed staff and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Perform patient care delegated by the RN, including sterile and non-sterile soaks; simple dressings; perineal and basic ostomy care; nasal cannula; phlebotomy; EKGs; and incentive spirometry.
Insert and remove straight catheters and remove Foley catheters when appropriately trained and clinically validated.
Collect and document vital signs, oxygen saturation, temperature, cardiac monitoring, non-invasive blood pressure, basic and sterile specimens, and fluid intake and output.
Perform point-of-care testing as trained and delegated by the RN, and report lab values to the RN.
Assist with patient positioning, orthopedic splints, casts and dressings, activities of daily living, ambulation, fall prevention, and restraints as delegated.
Transport patients from the helipad or ambulance bay and to diagnostic studies or floor assignments.
Provide and document comfort and non-pharmacological pain management measures.
Document patient data, observations, clinical data, and procedures in the medical record and EMR; inform the RN of activities performed, observations, and changes in patient status.
Assist with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Maintain and return medical equipment and supplies; decontaminate equipment, instruments, and supplies with approved cleaners; clean and stock carts and rooms; and change linen as required.
Consult with and keep the supervisor informed about unit activities, needs, and patient-care-related problems.
Follow department, unit, and hospital policies, procedures, objectives, and quality, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
Participate in process-improvement initiatives and educate and mentor 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 when assigned, and perform other duties as assigned.