PRN ER Tech

The University of Kansas Health System•Olathe, KS

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the ECC Patient Care Tech prepares for and assists with ECC procedures and patient care consistent with their knowledge and skill level. The role also includes non-patient-care duties such as restocking and cleaning. The variety of patient presentations requires the ECC PCT to stay organized, prioritize tasks appropriately, and use sound decision-making skills. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other responsibilities may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school graduate.
CPR/AED/BLS certification; BLS may be obtained within 14 days.
Ability to organize, prioritize tasks, and use appropriate decision-making skills.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of previous healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, clean, and stock treatment rooms; transfer patients to and from the Emergency Care Center; and assist patients in and out of vehicles as needed to facilitate patient flow.
Help maintain a safe, clean environment by cleaning equipment, using infection-control techniques, reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment, tracking and disposing of outdated supplies, and monitoring equipment and supply availability.
Assist RNs, physicians, and PAs with patient care, including cast or splint application, suturing, lumbar punctures, discontinuing peripheral IVs or urinary catheters, Holter monitoring placement and return instructions, ECGs and MUSE management, spinal immobilization, and post-mortem care; communicate actions to the RN.
Round on patients and promptly answer call lights using excellent customer-service techniques; report unusual incidents and changes in patients’ condition or behavior to appropriate personnel.
Obtain and document vital signs, orthostatic vital signs, urine dip tests, and blood glucose readings; report changes to the appropriate RN.
Collect and label specimens accurately and transport them to the laboratory as indicated; document patient valuables when needed for admitted patients.
After completing phlebotomy training, perform phlebotomy and accurately label specimens; help maintain necessary supplies, including blood tubes from the laboratory.
Use the First Net tracking board and its icons to support patient care and flow; prioritize stat/now orders, calls, critical lab values and other test results, and emergent patient needs, and follow up to ensure ordered testing reaches the patient.
Print and maintain hard copies of inpatient orders; maintain competency in order entry, computer downtime procedures, and future orders.
Use excellent telephone etiquette when responding to calls.
Perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies required by the assigned unit or department.