Job Description

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Emergency Room Technician assists in the examination and treatment of patients. Shift Available: 7p-7a

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the provider’s direct supervision.
• Obtains vital signs and patient information to include in their medical record. Records vital signs and interventions on patient records in accordance with department guidelines.
• Assists providers with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments/materials to them as directed.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments.
• Assists admissions department in rapid registration of multiple urgent or emergent patients.
• Notify the appropriate nurse of STAT orders immediately.
• Reports all changes in resident condition to the supervisor immediately.
• Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.
• Prepares patients for examination.
• Explains procedures to patients before administering care.
• Measures and records heights and weights accurately.
• Collects or assists providers in collecting specimens. Delivers specimens to the lab in a timely manner.
• Assists with patient care (wound care, Activities of Daily Life care such as bathing, grooming, etc).
• Identifies abnormal skin conditions.
• Assists with lifting, positioning, and transporting residents in and out of beds, chairs, wheelchairs, bathtubs, etc.
• Assists patients with bowel and bladder functions.
• Ensures patients who are unable to make needs known are checked frequently.
• Turn bedfast patients every 2 hours.
• Keeps patients dry by changing gowns, clothing, linens, etc.
• Ensures call lights are within reach of residents and answers them promptly.
• Answers phone and patient call light system and routes call/message to appropriate personnel.
• Assists with communicating patient updates to families and staff.
• Serves meals in a timely manner and assists patients with feeding if unable to perform self-care.
• Changes bed linens. Make beds (occupied/unoccupied). Handles linen according to infection control guidelines.
• Provides post-mortem care as instructed.
• Maintains accurate and complete patient records.
• Follows administrative guidelines for maintenance of charts.
• Enters patient supply charges every shift.
• Places discharge paperwork in baskets for medical records by end of shift, with supply charges entered into Meditech.
• Assists with maintaining Periodic Automatic Replacement (PAR) levels and ordering patient supplies and materials.
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains unit work areas, supplies, and equipment.
• Photocopies records per request in a timely manner.
• Prepares appropriate documents for patient transfer.
• Keeps the work station clean and assists with housekeeping duties (employee fridge, putting away supplies, etc).
• Performs other job-related duties as requested.

Education/Qualification Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred but not required.
2. Current CPR Certification. (Must obtain within 90 days of hire).

Experience

1. Previous clinical experience is preferred but not required.

Language Skills:

1. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
2. Additional languages preferred.

EOE STATEMENT:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.