Emergency Room Technical Assistant - Cottage Hospital - Full Time - Midnights

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assist with patient care based on individual needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of a registered nurse or Provider.


PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


1. Assists RNs and Providers with assessments, examinations and treatments as requested. The following list of treatments/examinations is not inclusive and may vary by Business Unit:


a) Drawing blood and collection of specimens

b) EKG's


c) Splint/immobilizers applications


d) Taking vital signs on adults and pediatric patients


e) Inserting neuro-gastric tubes


f) Urethral catheterization of adult patients


g) Discontinuance of peripheral IV's


h) Starting unmediated IV's


2. Prepares and assists Providers with procedures such as:


a) Suturing-preps patients and prepares sterile trays.


b) Application of casts.


c) Miscellaneous procedures including pelvic exams, lumbar punctures.


3. Assists patients as needed.


4. Recognize potential of life-threatening dysrhythmias and abnormal vital signs and report same to RN/Provider.


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


6. Documents patient care performed.


7. Interact with patients and families as appropriate, ensuring excellent patient and customer experiences.


8. Transports patients and supplies.


9. Cleans equipment, monitors stock, and restocks equipment and supplies as required.


10.Assists in ordering routine equipment; maintains enough stretchers, wheelchairs, suction equipment, etc. in ER area.


11.Maintains departmental cleanliness and prepares rooms between patients

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Previous Emergency Department Technician, Medical Assistant experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

One of the following certifications/programs required:

• B-EMT
• Graduate from a formal Medical Assistant program.
• Completion of a formal nursing education program.
• Completion of a formal medical doctor education program

Additional Requirements:

• (Must complete applicable certification/program within 12 months of hire).
• Successful completion of a 180-day orientation period required.