ER Technician

• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

• Name Human Resources
• Phone

Performs a variety of patient care activities appropriate to the patient population to contribute to healthcare by preparing patients for visits and enhancing patient flow in accordance with established department policies, standards, procedures and compliance with regulations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include, but not limited to the following)

• Asdirectedandsupervisedbyhealthcareprofessional,collects and documentsavarietyofroutinepatientdataaspartofcheckinprocedures and/or Triage procedure including,butnotlimitedto:height,weight,temperature,pulse,respiration,blood pressure,andglucosescreen.
• Performs lab draws and basic tests; seals and packages for processing by laboratory and Point of Care testing.
• Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors and treatment reactions to appropriate healthcare professional.
• Under general supervision of the RN, performs assigned procedures including, but not limited to: electrocardiogram testing (EKG), wound cleansing, initial, repeat and orthostatic vital sign measurements, application of monitor leads, specimen collection.
• Preparesexamroomforprocedures,organizesinstrumentsandequipment;assistshealthcareproviderduring minor procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes exam room and fixtures by removing soiled materials/instruments, replacing exam paper sheets and wiping counter areas to provide for efficient roomturns.
• Performsvisualinventoryofstockandlaboratoryitems;re-ordersitemstoprovideforavailabilityofsuppliesforoptimumefficientclinic operations
• Participates in and completes a Hospital competency program in Saline lock insertion, IV discontinuation and Foley insertion for adult and pediatric patients twelve years of age and older
• Perform other duties as assigned

• One year of patient care experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• Certification in any one of the following areas:
  Medical Assistant Certification (MA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) or Patient Care Technician (PCT), required
• BLS certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, ACLS preferred

SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual.

Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.