ER-Advanced Tech-Emergency Department-Variable Shifts

JOB SUMMARY
The Emergency Services Advanced ER Tech, provides appropriate basic and advanced life support (in accordance with training and protocols) to patients under the guidance of Medical Control to assure the delivery of patient care. Performs routine specimen collections, electrocardiographs, routine tests, IV & IO catheters, Intubations, patient care functions and technical procedures for which appropriate training and competency is maintained.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Patient care:

• Performs phlebotomy, EKG’s, patient transport, splints, CPR, medication administration per competency, IV/IO intitiation, utilization of cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, pacing and cardioversion, Urinary in/out catherizations, assist with intubation.
• Operates and maintains equipment properly, performs testing with efficiency.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, intake and output amounts, and other as designated, collects specimens as required.
• Must be able to prioritize duties according to current policy.
• Performs sterile urethral catheterizations.
• Conducts self in a proficient and professional manner.
• Compliant with HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Assist with turning, lifting, and positioning patients to prepare for exams and procedures.
• Supports and promotes an environment that was conductive to quality customer service.
• Responds to emergency situations in hospital according to current policy.
• Properly documented all procedures as required.
• Obtains equipment or supplies as necessary for patient care.
• Assist with preparing rooms between patients, cleaning, restocking, and preparing area.
• Assist physicians and nurses with physical examinations and treatment.
• Transports patients to other departments in the hospital.
  Note:
• May transport patients with IV fluids including IV antibiotics and other IV medications infusions, blood infusion monitoring as needed to allow for transport to other departments per competencies.  .
• Maintains clean work area in patient rooms.
• Provides wound care – shaves, preps, cleans, and dresses as directed – utilizing sterile technique.
• Inserts Iv & IO catheters.
• Adminsters medications as directed
  Transport:
• Provides safe appropriate level care transport of patients (emergency and routine).
  Communication:
• Maintains appropriate verbal communication with team members to provide care to patient.
  
  
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  
  Education
  
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent. Required
  
  Licenses and Certifications
  
• ACLS
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
  
  Work Experience
  
• 1-3 years. prior direct patient care experience.
  
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  
• Complete in-house computer training
• Completes hospital and ED basic orientation.
• Prior experience or training in customer service.
• Must complete basic orientation competence checklist.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills
• Must maintain unit specific annual educational requirements.
• Knows what is required and limitations of job position.
• Must have effective communication, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge and resources necessary to provide to age appropriate care.
• Maintains current knowledge of the regulatory  standards and applicable regulatory issues
• Identifies variances and recommends processes that ensure hospital regulatory compliance
• Anticipates resources needed.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by maintaining requirements of re-licensure, re-certification and continuing education.
• Prioritizes work and has ability to multitask.
• Makes efficient use of time, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensures assigned work areas are safe, and well maintained.
• Works efficiently by successful planning and organization.
• Uses resources wisely including equipment and supplies.
• Must have routine interactions with: Physicians, ancillary personnel, Nursing personnel, patients, family members and visitors.
• Demonstrates telephone etiquette and effective interpersonal skills.
• Maintains positive, effective relationships with patients, co-workers, managers, physicians, and others. Listens; seek first to understand - then to be understood.
• Addresses problems in positive ways.
• Respects the dignity and privacy needs of patients and others.
• Establishes a rapport with the patient and family to learn what is the most important to them in their hospital experience and their preferences. Communicates findings to the appropriate healthcare team members
• Collects data about patient care problems, prepares reports, analyzes trends, and reports information to appropriate departments for action.
  
  Physical Demands
  
  A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Standing . Frequently
• Walking . Frequently
• Sitting . Occassionally
• Lifting/Carrying . Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling . Frequently
• Climbing . Occassionally
• Balancing . Occassionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending . Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work . Occassionally
• Grasping . Frequently
• Speaking . Constantly
• Hearing . Constantly
• Repetitive Motions . Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations . Frequently
  
  Benefits A****vailable
• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers