ER Technician

Description

Performs a variety of patient care activities appropriate to the patient population to contribute to healthcare by preparing patients for visits and enhancing patient flow in accordance with established department policies, standards, procedures and compliance with regulations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include, but not limited to the following)

• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, collects and documents a variety of routine patient data as part of check in procedures and/or Triage procedure including, but not limited to: height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and glucose screen.
• Performs lab draws and basic tests; seals and packages for processing by laboratory and Point of Care testing.
• Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors and treatment reactions to appropriate healthcare professional.
• Under general supervision of the RN, performs assigned procedures including, but not limited to: electrocardiogram testing (EKG), wound cleansing, initial, repeat and orthostatic vital sign measurements, application of monitor leads, specimen collection.
• Actively participates/assists during urgent care situations as directed; initiates and administers CPR as appropriate.
• Prepares exam room for procedures, organizes instruments and equipment; assists healthcare provider during minor procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes exam room and fixtures by removing soiled materials/instruments, replacing exam paper sheets and wiping counter areas to provide for efficient room turns.
• Performs visual inventory of stock and laboratory items; re-orders items to provide for availability of supplies for optimum efficient clinic operations
• Participates in and completes a Hospital competency program in Saline lock insertion, IV discontinuation and Foley insertion for adult and pediatric patients twelve years of age and older
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• One year of patient care experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• Certification in any one of the following areas: Medical Assistant Certification (MA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) or Patient Care Technician (PCT), required
• BLS certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, ACLS preferred

Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity

SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.