Emergency Department Tech

Emergency Department Tech - Full Time - 7am-7pm

The Emergency Department Tech is a non-licensed individual who performs clerical duties, housekeeping functions, and assists in rendering care to patients.

Education:

Experience as a PCT or CNA within the last three years.

Experience:

Experience in hospital or industrial maintenance preferred.

Certification as a Nursing Assistant.

BCLS Certification required within first month of employment.

Knowledge of medical terminology and computer experience preferred.

Provides care to patients of the following ages:

Infants (Newborn to One Year) Adolescent (Ten to 18 Years) Toddlers (Two to Four Years) Adult (19 to 69 Years) Child (Five to Nine Years) Geriatric (70 and Above)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains cleanliness, order, and an attractive environment in the Emergency Department area, Triage and Waiting Room at all times.
• Provides necessary equipment at patient's bedside.
• Insures clean and safe surroundings.
• Adjusts side rails according to established procedures.
• Collects and disposes of trash according to procedure.
• Cares for soiled and contaminated linens.
• Inventories and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Dust mops and wet mops floor with germicide cleaner as needed when Environmental Services not available.
• Cleans mayo, stretchers, and wheelchairs with germicide cleaner.
• Cleans walls and pictures.
• Cleans windows and checks blinds; reports to manager if changes are needed.
• Cleans equipment as assigned.
• Cleans rooms according to procedure.
• Cleans and makes stretchers ready for use.
• Places furniture and supplies in the correct location.
• Checks for and reports any maintenance needs.
• Checks and records vital signs, blood pressure, TPR.
• Weighs patient as indicated.
• Specimen collection; midstream urine specimen (clean voided). Labels specimens in patient's presence.
• Urine specimen, stool specimen and sputum specimen. Labels specimen in patient's presence.
• Assists in patient discharge.
• Assists with postmortem care.
• Administers emergency resuscitation of patients in cardiac arrest.
• Assists in emergency admission, care, and evacuation of patients in a disaster.
• Applies ice packs.
• Records patient intake and output.
• Applies restraints per policy.
• Assists with set-up of sterile trays/procedures maintaining sterile technique.
• Prepares patients for exams (assists with undressing and gowning of patients).
• Ensures patient comfort (blankets, keeping patient/families informed of waits).
• Provides patient care in compliance with SCH policy and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Implements and monitors fall assessment program.
• Labels specimens at bedside.
• Uses two patient identifiers prior to procedures/treatments.
• Obtains blood via finger stick.
• Places blood droplet on strip and obtains result using Lifescan Glucose monitor.
• Performs quality control check on a daily basis.
• Uses two patient identifiers prior to performing Blood Glucose testing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of body mechanics.
• Remains aware of patients placed on limited motion.
• Assists patients with progressive activity: dangle, stand by bed, sit in chair and walk.
• Transports patients to specified areas by wheelchair or stretcher.
• Assists patient in and out of bed.
• Assists with ambulation.
• Assists in use of bedpan, bedside commode, accompanies to bathroom, urinal.
• Checks and records frequency of voidings and bowel elimination.
• Describes urinary output: color, odor, frequency, and amount.
• Describes stools: color, consistency, frequency.
• Administers cleansing and retention enemas.
• Ensures proper lead placement and technique.
• Obtains copies of past EKG's for comparative purposes.
• Copies made for chart and original placed for final interpretation by physician.
• Uses two patient identifiers prior to performing EKG testing:
• Patient's Identification Band
• Patient's Hospital Number
• Operates computer for order entry, running reports and label making.
• Transcribes physician's orders.
• Maintains current patient chart.
• Records information to chart.
• Requisitions interdepartmental services.
• Maintains current census report.
• Charts laboratory and x-ray reports.
• Ensures transportation of requisitions and specimens.
• Processes transfers and discharges.
• Completes charges according to computer policy.
• Utilizes critical lab form to notify MD/Nurse of report.
• Utilizes universal precautions in all aspects of work practice.
• Complies with isolation procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of multi-drug resistant organisms and measures to be initiated.
• Reports staff deficits related to compliance with Infection Control practice (i.e. noncompliance with hand washing, isolation procedures, maximum barrier precautions.)
• Collects urine/sputum culture specimens timely.
• Maintains knowledge of hospital acquired infection rate and measures being implemented to decrease rate.
• Cleans equipment appropriately between patient and/or staff use.

Age Specific Competencies

Infant (Newborn to One Year)

• Provides protective environment; does not leave unattended.
• Records data relative to patient's age.
• Involves parents in administration and planning of care.
• Recognizes age appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms.
• Determines and documents head circumference.
• Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to cues that indicate infant is overstressed and initiates appropriate soothing measures.
• Provides equipment specific to patient's age and size.

Toddlers (Two to Four Years)

• Records data relative to patient's age.
• Involves parents in administration and planning of care.
• Recognizes age appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms.
• Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Involves child in own care when possible.
• Recognizes comprehension level and verbal ability.
• Speaks and plays with the toddler to effectively reduce stress.
• Provides equipment specific to patient's age and size.

Child (Five to Nine Years)

• Records data relative to patient's age.
• Involves parents in administration and planning of care.
• Recognizes age appropriate behavior motor skills and physiological norms.
• Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Provides equipment specific to patient's age and size.
• Recognizes child's need to exercise some control.
• Provides for privacy.
• Keeps an explanation short, simple and logical using correct terminology.
• Recognizes the child's need for independence and potential for being attracted to dangerous situations.