Emergency Department Technician

POSITION PURPOSE:The Emergency Department Technician/Ambulance Driver supports patient care operations within the Emergency Department and assists with ambulance operations, including driving responsibilities and participation in the call rotation. This role functions as a member of the emergency response team and supports high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care across both hospital and pre-tertiary hospital settings.The position is responsible for assisting clinical staff in the Emergency Department, preparing patients and equipment, supporting ambulance readiness, and responding to ambulance transfers and emergency calls as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalentCurrent Nebraska driver’s license with good driving recordMust be 25 years of age or olderOne year driving experienceFamiliar with traffic regulations and location of city streetsAbility to drive at nightBasic Life Support (BLS) requiredHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredCurrent EMT certification preferredGENERAL REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divideAbility to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / proceduresAbility to write reports and correspondenceAbility to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providersAbility to work with skill in identifying problems; making frequent decisions regarding method of performanceEQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS:CalculatorComputer and printerFax and copy machineGeneral office materials/suppliesInformation SystemsTelephone systemSECURITY/ACCESS:Will have access to the facility 24 hours a day.Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organizations privacy policies and regulations concerning this information.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities1. Emergency Department ResponsibilitiesAssist nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care activities within scope of trainingObtain and document vital signsAssist with patient transport, transfers, and positioningPrepare treatment rooms and maintain cleanliness and stocking of suppliesAssist during emergency situations and trauma responsesClean and disinfect equipment according to infection prevention standardsSupport patient throughput and department flow2. Provides assistance to nursing staff as directed.Takes vital signs and records as necessary.Measures and records intake and output on patients when ordered to do so; including emesis, hemovac, suction canisters, T-tubes, voided urine and foley cath outputs.Collects specimens in proper containers with proper labels, as directed.Provides personal care for patients as necessary, including oral care, bathing, combing hair, etc…).Changes linens on patient’s beds.Gets patients out of bed and helps them to chair/wheelchair as needed.Ambulates patients as ordered, with walker or gait belt, if necessary.3. Ambulance ResponsibilitiesServe as ambulance driver for emergency and non-emergency transportsParticipate in scheduled ambulance call rotationRespond to after-hours call-ins within established response time expectationsAssist EMS staff within scope of certification/trainingComplete vehicle readiness checks and ensure ambulance cleanliness and stockingReport vehicle maintenance or equipment concerns promptlyAssist with stretcher operations and loading/unloading patients4. Call ResponsibilitiesParticipate equitably in the ambulance call scheduleRemain fit for duty and available during assigned call periodsRespond promptly during scheduled call coverageCoordinate with FCH team regarding schedule availability and changesMaintain compliance with all hospital policies related to call coverage5. Follows HIPAA regulations and ensures that the confidentiality of patients medical, personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records is maintained.6. Participates in FCH committees, quality assurance, performance and quality improvement initiatives, and activities which support the facility and department operations.7. Complies with the state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of FCH operations and requirements of the FCH Compliance Program. Including but not limited to:The Compliance Policy.Completes all mandatory on-line training annually and as assigned.All department and organization-wide policies.Considers the impact of regulations such as Critical Access Hospital requirements, along with Federal and State of Nebraska regulations and discusses concerns appropriately to ensure compliance.8. Presents self in a professional manner and enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.Seeks opportunities for continued growth and performance improvement.Always maintains a professional appearance and manner.Dependable and completes work in a timely manner.Demonstrates an understanding and emphasis on quantity, quality and knowledge of duties and tasks.9. Performs other duties as assigned.Essential Standards of Service Excellence1. Abides by Fillmore County Hospitals Standards of Professional Courtesy and Respect which include:Communication & InteractionCustomer Service & RespectTeamworkTelephone CommunicationSafety, Pride &OwnershipProfessional Appearance2. Abides by Fillmore County Hospitals Core Values 1-12 which include:AuthenticityIntegrityAwarenessCouragePerseveranceFaithPurposeVisionFocusEnthusiasmServiceLeadershipESSENTIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical ActivityNot ApplicableOccasionallyFrequentContinuousSittingXStandingXWalkingXClimbingXDrivingXLifting (floor to waist level)30 lbs.50 lbs.10 lbs.Lifting (waist level and above)30 lbs.100 lbs.30 lbs.Lifting (shoulder level and above)30 lbs.30 lbs.10 lbs.Carrying objectsXPush/Pull150 lbs.100 lbs.0 lbsTwistingXBendingXReaching forwardXReaching overheadXSquat/kneel/crawlXWrist position deviationXPinching/fine motor activitiesXKeyboard use/repetitive motionXTasteXTalkXSmellXSensory RequirementsNot ApplicableAccurate 20/40Very Accurate 20/20Near VisionXFar VisionXNot ApplicableYesNoColor DiscriminationXNot ApplicableAccurateMinimalModerateDepth PerceptionXHearingXEnvironment RequirementsNot AnticipatedReasonably AnticipatedOccupational Exposure Risk PotentialXBloodborne PathogensXChemicalXAirborne Communicable DiseaseXExtreme TemperaturesXRadiationXUneven Surfaces or ElevationsXExtreme Noise LevelsXDust/Particulate MatterXOther (List)Shift Requirements8 hrs/day10 hrs/day12 hrs/dayOther (varied)Usual workday hoursXXXCallNot ApplicableYesNoRegular, punctual attendance for assigned shiftsXAvailable to work overtimeX #J-18808-Ljbffr Fillmore-County-Hospital