Emergency Department Technician (24 Hours, Days/Evenings, 11a-11p)

Schedule 24 Hours, Days/Evenings, 11a-11p, Rotating Weekends, Part-Time, Benefit Eligible Primary Summary Performs all patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and functions in the role of assistant to the nursing staff. This includes greeting ambulances, taking and recording vital signs, performing EKGs, assisting with procedures, providing hygiene and nutrition, feeding patients as needed, making rounds on a group of assigned patients, stocking supplies, transferring patients to Med/Surg units, and assisting with the cleaning of patient care equipment. Responsibilities Performs all patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and functions in the role of assistant to the nursing staff. Provides and maintains a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, including assisting patients with getting in and out of bed; orienting patients to call light and side rails, maintaining accessibility and answering call light in a timely fashion; staying with restless patients; making and instructing in the use of cough pillows; and assisting in the collection of medical data, vital signs, and cardiac monitoring. Assists the Registered Nurse with specific components of admission, transfer, and discharge of patients, such as preparation of the unit, transferring patients to beds, assembling patients' belongings, and accompanying patients as directed. Assists the Registered Nurse with ADLs, such as partial bed baths, assistance with shower and sit baths, as appropriate for patient; filling water pitchers and serving nourishments; and recording intake and output. Assists with collection of specimens including phlebotomy. Documents vital signs and I/O on appropriate forms and EMR. Disposes of trash and linen on an ongoing basis. Maintains knowledge of and complies with infectious diseases policy and procedures, such as appropriately caring for patients on precautions, using protective measures as deemed appropriate, and separating and disposing of infectious materials appropriately. Requirements Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience: Requires previous Nursing Assistant experience or for nursing students, one clinical rotation completed. Computer skills required. Certification/Licensure: CNA license preferred BLS Software/Hardware: Knowledge of Meditech preferred. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in the English language. Able to complete mathematical computations required to perform treatment protocols. Able to lift, transfer, and move patients. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Phlebotomy skills preferred. Compensation Range $17.84- $26.51 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr