Emergency Services Technician Nights - Cherokee Medical Center

Emergency Services Technician Nights - Cherokee Medical Center

Location: Gaffney, South Carolina, United States Cherokee Medical Center Emergency Department Nights (weekends as needed) Job ID: P-107574 010 widget: Full Time 1900-0700

Job Requirements

We are hiring an Emergency Services Tech to join our team at Cherokee Medical Center in Gaffney, SC!

The Emergency Services Technician, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for providing emotional and physical comfort and safety to patients; observing, recording and reporting to appropriate persons changes in patient's condition; performing therapeutic procedures/treatments as defined by the medical center's Policy and Procedures; keeping the unit environment safe, restocking of supplies and checking the operation of equipment. Collaborates with Leadership in developing and implementing the medical Center Culture, Mission, and Goals. Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent EMT, CNA, PCA, Surgical Technician, Medical Assistant, completion of fundamental nursing course, or one year experience in healthcare setting

License/Registration/Certifications

BLS Core Job Responsibilities

• Recognizes and reports changes in patients clinical condition, e.g. change in color, shortness of breath, changes in vital signs, etc to appropriate nursing staff and/or MD.
• Performs and documents procedures as appropriate (i.e., vital signs, EKGs performed and labeled, specimens obtained and delivered).
• Assists physicians and nurses in examinations, treatments and minor surgical procedures.
• Assists patients with turning, bathing, and positioning, ambulating.
• Employee attends all mandatory education programs offered by the hospital and/or department annually.
• Completes daily assignments, i.e., utility room's storage, trays, carts, and supplies.
• Follows Emergency Department procedures are followed concerning use, processing and replacement of special equipment, trays and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned