Emergency Room Technician

Emergency Department Technician

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Join a team where your work mattersevery moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. EMT certification is required. Candidates with Emergency Department experience are strongly preferred, and previous phlebotomy experience is a plus. Successful applicants will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be committed to providing high-quality patient care.

Department: Emergency Department Schedule: PRN, Flexible variable schedule

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Responsible for meeting the basic needs of the patient by providing skilled levels of bedside patient care in collaboration with the primary care nurse. The ED Technician provides assistance to other members of the health care team in order to provide quality patient care. Reports and documents all changes in the patient's condition to the primary care nurse in a timely manner. Promptly notifies the charge nurse, Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing of departmental problems. Is accountable for all ED nursing care he/she delivers and is responsible for adhering to all applicable standards of emergency care. Assists in the teaching of students rotating through the Emergency Department. Performs clerical duties necessary to the functioning of the department. Must be energetic and motivated to support the success of a growing service.

Provides care that is directed toward meeting the psychosocial and physical needs of patient.

Carries out the patient's plan of care as it relates to the patient's physical needs and under the direction of the Registered Nurse of ED Attending Physician.

Assists with the ongoing monitoring of ED patients by taking vital signs at least every hour and reporting changes and/or abnormal readings to the primary care RN.

Maintains knowledge of and operates equipment used in patient care safely.

Completes unit clerical duties including the coordination of unit activities, transcription of orders, medical record maintenance and serving as a unit receptionist.

Retrieves patient care items that are not routinely available on the unit.

Prepares rooms prior to patient arrival and after discharge.

Completes a Patient Belongings Inventory sheet on all patients being admitted or transferred.

Notifies security for inventory of all patient "valuables" so that they can be stored properly.

Directs prompt and courteous attention to the needs to patient's, families, and visitors.

Escorts and/or provides transportation assistance via stretcher or wheelchair to various areas of the hospital at the direction of the primary care nurse or ED Attending Physician.

Engages in service recovery activities referring unusual problems to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing.

Recognizes needs and initiates appropriate action in regard to maintaining supplies and equipment.

Notifies appropriate department in order to maintain a clean safe environment (housekeeping, maintenance, dietary, biomedical, etc.).

Functions as a resource person to co-workers, patients/families, medical staff, ancillary personnel and students.

Handles emergency situations calmly and in a professional manner.

Ensures that side rails are up when indicated (transporting patients, high fall risk, etc.).

Assists patients with ambulation, repositions, transfers from stretcher, wheelchairs, cars, etc.

Correctly places restraints; observes for constriction of circulation, changes to skin integrity, adequate breathing; knows when and how to change position; provides ROM and skin care, toileting, and opportunities for socialization.

Provides primary nurse or charge nurse with patient report prior to leaving unit.

Operates equipment correctly and safely.

Completes Point of Care Testing (bedside blood glucose, pH, urine pregnancy).

Obtains vital signs including temperature.

Weighs patients as appropriate.

Measures intake and output.

Assists with setting up oxygen delivery systems such as nasal cannula or mask.

Monitors pulse oximetry.

Completes tracheostomy care.

Performs suctioning as necessary (oral and tracheal).

Controls bleeding of open wounds as directed by RN or ED Attending physician.

Prepares lacerations for closure:

Cleans wound as instructed by ED Attending physician.

Sets up equipment and supplies at the patient bedside.

Assists physician as necessary during procedure.

Dresses wounds as instructed.

Performs dressing changes (sterile and clean).

Administers enemas.

Performs straight catheterizations.

Records output on nursing documentation tools.

Provides hygiene and grooming as needed.

Mouth care as needed, especially for the NPO patient.

Rounds frequently to ensure that patient's toileting needs are met. Provides perineal care after toileting.

Obtains:

Midstream (clean-voided) urine specimen

Sterile urine specimen from an indwelling catheter

Blood specimens by venipuncture

Stool specimens

Sputum specimens

Labels all specimens at the patient's bedside after correctly identifying the patient.

Utilizes the appropriate personal protective equipment when handling body fluids.

Answers phone within 3 rings identifying self, title and unit. Does not keep caller on hold for extended periods of time.

Provides directions to physicians, hospital personnel, and visitors to patient's room, adhering to visiting policy.

Notifies admitting of the arrival of new patients.

Answers pneumatic tube promptly and returns carriers to the appropriate area.

Reports critical lab values to appropriate personnel.

Enters orders into the computer accurately.

Calls departments to order tests, procedures, and consults that cannot be ordered through the computer.

Utilizes appropriate backup systems in the event of computer downtime.

Practices standard precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.

Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients, families, and employees in accordance to hospital standards.

Maintains a clutter free environment.

Keeps personal conversations/background noise to a minimum.

Adheres to dress code.

Reports risk management concerns.

Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements by due date:

Bi-annual TB screening

Annual Ethics and compliance training

Annual safety training

Required information security course

Annual Abuse and Neglect training

Annual blood borne pathogens training

Coursework as assigned in.Edu

Annual competency, including age specific

Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service.

Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families as directed by RN.

Responds to call lights promptly.

Apologizes for mix-up and delay.

Listens to staff, patient, family concerns and addresses needs within scope of responsibility.

Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff, patient, familiy understands.

Allows time for questions.

Provides accurate change of shift report.

Provides quality care in accordance to standards.

Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity.

Uses resources wisely.

Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste.

Assists EMS in the inventory, labeling, storage and retrieval of equipment left in our department.

Adheres to and incorporates all customer service standards in patient care and work practices.

Participates in additional learning experiences to increase competence including:

Staff meetings

Mandatory in-service's and educational programs

Evaluation of self-performance by identifying strengths and areas for improvement

Assists in identifying and implementing nursing unit goals

Identifies problems, participation in data collection when requested