Emergency Services Technician - Emergency Department - PMC

Emergency Services Technician

The Emergency Department at Pelham Medical Center is a 24-bed unit with a 6-chair vertical care area. The typical nurse to patient ratio is 1:4.

We are a highly engaged team that is dedicated to providing high quality, excellent, patient-focused care through multidisciplinary collaboration and extensive teamwork. We value optimizing workflow and efficiency, work-life balance and employee wellness, team-based committees and offering employees professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

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

• 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

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System