Per Diem Emergency Dept Technician

Bristol Hospital Group • Bristol, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of patient care tasks utilizing a Patient Focused Care model. Follows standardized procedures prescribed in a clinical pathway, including activities related to direct care, diagnostic testing, patient transport and documentation, as directed by RN.

Requirements

• Basic life Support (BLS) - Active CPR certificate required
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Active CNA certificate or Two (2) years of experience in a role as a PCA, Ed Tech or CNA in acute or long term care.
• OR 3rd year BSN student who has completed two clinical rotations
• Medical Assistant
• EMT
• Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and medical terminology.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Data entry and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• 3rd year BSN student who has completed two clinical rotations
• Medical Assistant
• EMT

Responsibilities

• Assists with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Assists with lifting, moving and ambulation, applying principles of good body mechanics.
• Assists with elimination; records output.
• Provides nourishments to patients as directed by the RN; assists with meals, records output.
• Reports changes in patients' condition to RN in a timely manner.
• Answers call lights promptly and relays information to the appropriate staff.
• Obtains and records vital signs as directed.
• Records accurately and appropriately all I & O and interventions.
• Practices and maintains aseptic technique.
• Adheres to all safety precautions.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of each patient served
• Updates patient status boards as required.
• Updates patients on ED status every fifteen minutes.
• Accompanies patients on discharge as requested.
• Collects specimens as directed and delivers to lab as requested.
• Assists with pre-operative care as directed by an RN,
• Weighs patients and assists with bed weights as requested.
• Assists with post-mortem care as directed.
• Independently performs EKGs.
• Performs selected respiratory procedures including pulse oximetry, spirometry and others as directed.
• Independently performs phlebotomy as directed.
• Enters orders into the computer as requested.
• Independently assists with suturing.
• Maintains a clean and safe unit environment.
• Follows procedures for securing repairs.
• Stocks rooms and maintains adequate inventories as set by par levels.
• Routinely rotates stock, adhering to procedure/policies regarding dated items.
• Assists with putting supplies away in the store room.
• Answers telephone, relays messages accurately and in a timely manner.
• Copies and faxes records as requested.
• Transfers patients' personal effects including valuables as needed.
• Performs other secretarial functions as directed.
• Accurately performs order entry in a timely manner.
• Applies effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Is receptive and approachable.
• Follows proper channels of communication.
• Collaborates effectively with other team members to meet patient/family needs.
• Selects appropriate environment to express feelings and frustrations.
• Demonstrates professional conduct, courtesy and respect.
• Demonstrates dependability by reporting to work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting unit staffing needs.
• Utilizes available work time effectively.
• Satisfactorily complete basic assignments within given time frame and with minimal supervision.
• Promotes a positive image of the unit institution.
• Upholds Patient Bill of Rights.
• Maintains confidentiality.

Benefits

• General orientation at time of hire.
• Accucheck, CPR, Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually, OCL, Over-Dose Lavage, PERT, Restraint Protocol, 1:1 Observation Protocol.
• Health Care Provider CPR from American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer BLS by American Red Cross or other similar programs deemed appropriate by management.
• Additional cross-training as appropriate to perform diverse job duties.
• Successfully complete all training programs as determined by the Hospital.
• Other unit based competencies/skills as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED