ER TECH

Overview

• JOB TITLE: Emergency Room Technician
• CC/Department: 7010/Emergency Services
• Reports to: Nurse Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Emergency Department Technician is a member of the health care team who assists in the delivery of total patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Responsibilities

• POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES (other duties may be assigned)
• 1
• Relates to patients in a courteous and helping manner appropriate to a professional setting.  Maintains a positive customer service attitude.
• 2
• Prepares/assists patients for examination and treatment
• Provides clean gown and blanket as needed
• Positions patients appropriately for procedures.
• Assembles supplies and equipment needed for care and treatment of patients.
• Maintains treatment room in a clean and neat manner.
• Removes and deposits soiled linen/trash in designated containers.
• Maintains privacy and respects the dignity of each patient.
• Follows universal precautions for infection control.
• Reports significant observations to nursing and/or physician staff.
• 3

Performs and/or assists in the performance of the following patient related tasks and interventions under the order and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician:

• Application of behavioral restraints (with valid physician order).
• Application of cardiac monitor, NIBP, and O2.
• Application of heat and cold.
• Application of orthopedic devices and software goods including; finger splints, wrist splints, ace bandages, knee immobilizes, posterior plaster splints, etc.
• Applications of simple dressings including, tube gauze and pressure dressings.
• Assists with pelvic examinations (female Emergency Technicians only).
• Assists with suturing.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
• Charts procedures performed, e.g., application of dressings and splints, vital signs, etc.
• Crutch fitting, teaching of crutch walking.

Electrocardiograms

• Measures and charts Intake and Output.
• Orthopedic skills to include application of ace wraps, splints, and immobilizers.
• Skin, hair, and oral care.
• Specimen collection.
• Suctioning (oral).
• Transfers and Transports patients.

Vital Signs

Wound preparation.

4

Orders, organizes and maintains supplies from Central Service and Store Room within established guidelines and limits:

• Maintains appropriate stock levels of department supplies.
• Is conscious of need for cost containment.
• Orders special orthopedic supplies and non-stocked items as needed.
• Stocks treatment areas with appropriate level of supplies and clean linen.
• Delivers instruments, trays and equipment to Central Service for exchange or reprocessing.
• Ensures proper storage and operation of department equipment.
• Facilitates repair of broken/damaged equipment.
• Completes daily reconciliation of supply system.
• 5
• Completes all documentation as required.
• 6
• Maintains EMT/CNA certification, BLS, DAB, and other related training.
• 7
• Assists with orientation of new employees.
• 8
• Participates in the clinical observation visits of the EMT students.
• 8
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and hospital related communications and documentation.
• 10
• Fosters a cooperative effort in meeting the goals of the team and sharing the workload.
• 11
• Consistently demonstrates caring and compassion through behaviors and interactions in performance of all duties, recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of patients, families, other staff and physicians.
• 12
• Adheres to the departmental and medical center policies on scheduling, overtime, sick time & time off.
• 13
• Arrives punctually, takes appropriate time for breaks and uses sick time appropriately.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE

• DAB; 12 lead EKG; and orthopedic procedure experience preferred.
• 2 years current ER Tech experience preferred

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

• Current certification as an EMT1 preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in computerized documentation systems.