Pediatric Emergency Department Critical Care Tech 0.9FTE Night Shift

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Park Ridge, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves carrying out technical, direct patient care skills to assist Emergency Department (ED) and Critical Care (CC) staff RNs and/or physicians. The position requires competence in various skills and adherence to clinical procedures based on hospital policy. Responsibilities include operating medical equipment, interpreting cardiac rhythms, performing quality control for point-of-care tests, collecting specimens, applying restraints, performing CPR, and assisting with patient care and transportation. Effective communication, provision of supplies, maintaining cleanliness, problem-solving, and commitment to teaching and organizational goals are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Certified as CNA, EMT, paramedic, or ERT with 2-3 yrs. of hospital or pre-hospital patient care experience or acceptance at an accredited medical school or completions of 2-3 years of nursing school clinical rotations or completion of a certified medical assisting program
Customer Focus Skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
CNA, EMT, ERT, MA certification
Current CPR certification
Ability to successfully complete hospital-based training for Patient Care Assistant.
Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week; Including holidays.
Willing to be called off based on unit demands.
Exposure to various contagious diseases, radiation, chemical, caustic materials, electrical equipment and hazards associated with their use.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.

Responsibilities

Exercises clinical competence in skills and follows clinical procedures based on hospital policy.
Assists in setting up and safely operates various equipment (ie. hypothermia blanket, Bair Hugger, EKG machine, cardiac monitor, pulse oximeter, glucometer, scale, etc.) as requested.
Correctly interprets cardiac rhythms/dysrhythmias.
Performs quality control checks for point of care tests, performs point of care testing as assigned.
Perform basic pulse oximetry and incentive spirometry, discontinuance of standby oxygen.
Collects and labels specimens appropriately utilizing techniques as defined by established policy. Documents in ER Information System.
Properly applies soft and leather restraints and posey vests.
Assists in completing restraint record by documenting toileting, feeding, repositioning of patient per policy
Performs CPR according to AHA guidelines
Performance of courier duties to and from ancillary department (ie. transporting of equipment, supplies, specimens, charts, belongings, etc.) to or from the appropriate places to facilitate smooth department functioning.
Accompanies non-telemetry and telemetry ED patients deemed "stable" by RN and MD to special procedures and CT scan.
Appropriately labels patient belongings
Inserts foley catheters.
Assists nurses with patient care and discharge (ie. dressings, lifting, changing linens, answering lights, toileting, etc.)
Provides AM or PM care, including bed bath, or set-up, oral and denture care, shave, back rub and skin care.
Performs post-mordem care.
Transports non-telemetry patients to ancillary departments and assigned unit beds.
Transports telemetry patients deemed "stable" by RN and MD to the assigned unit bed.
Assists RNs with transfer of "unstable" telemetry patients to the assigned unit bed or other departments for diagnostic testing
Communicates accurate, complete information regarding patient and procedural data to the RN and/or MD.
Promotes patients safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
Documents performance of skills and patient data accurately and concisely on the patient record.
Communicate regarding broken, missing or damaged ED equipment to the Inventory Clerk for replacement or repair. Labels as malfunctioning and takes malfunctioning portable equipment to the Inventory Clerk. Posts appropriate signage on malfunctioning fixed equipment and reports such to the Inventory Clerk.
Orders appropriate departmental supplies that are assigned as a responsibility (ie. linen, stock nourishments).
Cleans and refurnishes rooms with lined.
In the ED, replaces supplies to Basic Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in the absence of the Inventory Clerk.
Ensures all ED hallways are clear.
Cleans reusable equipment.
Aides in transport to central sterilization as needed.
Organizes and cleans storage areas, as needed.
Priorities tasks appropriately.
Utilities appropriate resources as necessary.
Functions according to established and policies and procedures.
Self-initiates work assignment.
Maintains required professional certifications.
Attends 50% of department meetings/in-services
Reads and signs off on 100% of all meeting minutes when absent from meeting.
Participates in the orientation of other staff members by acting in a preceptor role and by sharing experiences and knowledge, which assist others in the ED to learn.
Correctly explains procedures to patient and significant others.
Adheres to established policies and procedures.
Adheres to established safety practices.
Supports/participates in unit goal formation.
Measures and records all intake and output
Answers patient call lights promptly and follows up to ensure needs of the patient and significant others are met.
Documents on ED Tracking Log.
Weighs and measures height of patients, documents in ED Information System.