Emergency Care Center Technician Senior - ECC Emergency Care

Overview

Description
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Emergency Care Center Technician Senior works with the RNs in the Emergency Room to provide care to patients. They have special skills beyond those of a basic Emergency Technician; for example, they can perform venipuncture, dress wounds, remove staples and sutures, and measure peak expiratory flow rate.

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
  
  Competencies:
  
  Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Gives basic care to patients in a compassionate manner.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure) and reports any change or abnormal findings to the RN.
• Gives the following treatments, maintaining respect for patient privacy: weigh patient, test urine (acetone, sugar, blood), apply warm/cold compresses, apply ice caps, and care for the body after death.
• Collects specimens according to RN instructions and procedure. Urine and stool specimens are labeled and taken to the lab. Also performs Accuchecks/blood sugar.
• Assists patients to and from the bathroom.
• Positions patients according to RN instructions (fowler, semi-fowler, etc.) and changes position as frequently as ordered, using good body mechanics.
• Assists with stringing IVs under the direction of the Emergency Department nurse.
• Assumes certain nursing functions and responsibilities under the guidance of a Licensed nurse.
• Is responsible for the following in the admission of the patient: bringing the patient to the room from admitting or ER as needed; assisting the patient to bed and applying armband; obtaining and reporting to RN vital signs, height, weight, and history of allergies; assuring patient is comfortable and oriented to surroundings; and assisting RN with an initial interview.
• Is responsible for instructing and explaining patient/family orientation: call signal, smoking policy, and side rail policy. Is responsible for the following inpatient discharge: helps patient collect personal belongings; takes patient per wheelchair to lobby or car; and removes all equipment from the room, cleans, and returns to SPD or a storage area.
• Transferring patients as directed (responsible for coordination and safety during transfers).
• Collects patient's personal belongings, assembles equipment to go with the patient, accompanies the patient to a new room, and stays with the patient until floor nurse enters the room.
• Is respectful to patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality: knocks before entering the room, does not expose patient unnecessarily in giving care, closes the door when giving a treatment, and keeps patient information confidential.
• Answers call lights promptly and with a pleasant, helpful attitude.
• Observe the RN performing procedures; after satisfactory return demonstration to the RN, the EDT may perform procedures and nursing functions independently, under the direction of the RN.
• Check restraints frequently to ensure the patient has not removed them and that they are neither too loose nor too tight. Obtain permission of RN before removing them for any reason.
• Notifies RN of any “beeping” infusion pumps. Checks fluid level in the bag and notifies RN when it is low.
• Notifies RN immediately if any swelling, redness, or if the patient complains of anything. Assembles IV equipment.
• Inserts Foley catheter using proper technique and knowledge; ensures no pull on the catheter and no kinks. Assists the RN in Foley catheter care. Collects specimens as instructed by RN.
• Maintains a sterile environment and uses sterile technique.
• Demonstrates proper cleansing and preparation of wounds. Assists physicians with suture repairs.
• Properly suctions secretions/fluids from mouth, throat, and nose.
• Knowledgeable in shock management by applying pressure to a bleeding wound and applying pneumatic anti-shock trousers as ordered.
• Applies cardiac monitor (EKG) leads correctly.
• Handles fractures and applies splints and slings as physician orders; fits patient crutches properly; uses proper body mechanics.
• Understands the importance of the “No Smoking” policy; replaces mask or cannula if displaced; maintains tent ends tucked in when in use; reports breathing difficulties to RN.
• Assists…