ER TECHNICIAN (Full-time) 7A

Patient Care Assistant

Assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Provides supportive care to the Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or physician. Performs approved procedures per policy.

Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member; supports and assists team members in all activities.

Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentation, and with all coworkers, patients, visitors and physicians.

Recognizes and reports appropriate data to the Registered Nurse.

Assists Registered Nurse and physicians with assessments, examinations, and treatment.

Performs and assists with technical skills as defined in scope of practice.

Performs other duties as inserviced, including crutch walking, dressing changes and assisting physician with splint or cast application, inserting and removal of Foley Catheter.

Adheres to Hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations, and guidelines.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.

Assists patients from vehicle into wheelchair or onto gurney, as need dictates. Keeps stretchers and equipment clean.

Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and within established standards.

Maintains patient comfort and privacy.

Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care, and observations.

Maintains and prepares rooms between patients and procedures, at the end of shift wraps ER sets, empties trash, and keeps unit clean and orderly.

Assists with preparation of equipment for procedures.

Monitors stock and restocks supplies as needed.

Uses experience and training to achieve exceptional results; produces work that is thorough; pays attention to detail; work is accurate and neat; demonstrates understanding of his/her work and contributes to overall success; completes full amount of work on time; consistently high competency assessments.

Can be counted on to take care of work-related commitments; gives extra effort when needed; can be counted on to do what is expected even when not being watched; reports on time, as scheduled; makes sure duties are covered when absent.

Follows instructions without unreasonable complaining or arguing; participates openly in investigations and problem solving activity when required.

Accepts and applies constructive criticism; changes routines to meet new needs, changing conditions, or unexpected problems; looks for ways to learn new job skills; presents positive outlook toward changes.

Listens carefully and asks questions when needed; shows that he/she understands important concepts and documents; communicates clearly when speaking or writing; delivers accurate messages in a timely fashion; uses appropriate communication tools for the situation.

Uses good judgment about what should be done and when it should be done; solves problems independently but seeks help from the right sources when that is appropriate; acts promptly to resolve or report rule violations or threats to workplace safety and security; looks for better ways of doing things if appropriate; considers ideas from various sources and chooses the one best solution.

Shows courtesy to all; listens carefully to clients to understand their individual needs; identifies needs of clients correctly; gets appropriate help for a client both within and outside his or her own work area; follows up to be sure client needs are met, responding with sympathy and caring.

Uses equipment and materials safely and for their intended purpose; makes sure that equipment is kept in good repair and gets regular maintenance; returns equipment to proper location in timely manner.

Avoids any appearance of impropriety and conflicts of interest in all relationships, Treats others with respect and dignity. Never uses position or knowledge gained as a result of position for personal gain, monetary gain, or for political or social status. Speaks of NPH in a positive, supportive manner. Complies with statutes and case law affecting area of practice. Completes and maintains accurate and complete records.

Transports patients and supplies.

Maintains policies and procedures established by the department.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for ongoing education.

Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required.

Previous experience in a medical setting preferred.

Current BLS certification required.

Current EMT certification preferred.

Must be free of active communicable disease and up-to-date on immunizations.