ED Tech - Proctor Emergency

Overview

Performs Patient Care Activities as delegated by the Nurse and/or Physician for patients of all age's groups with both acute and chronic health problems. The Non-Licensed Emergency Department Technician provides direct patient care that encompasses the nursing assistant role, phlebotomy, and 12-lead ECG tracings.
Qualifications

Certifications:

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 3 months
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI);
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days
- American Heart Association (AHA),

Education:

H.S. Diploma/GED,

Work Experience:

Acute care
Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the RN provides indirect care that supports the Emergency Department mission by:

• PARTICIPATION:
• in cost containment
• development/maintenance of positive work environment
• minimizing overtime
• attending required classes and meetings
• participating in unit committees
• adheres to all policies and procedures
• PROMOTING PATIENT SAFETY:
• applies protective devices correctly
• anticipates patient request, makes rounds every hour as a minimum
• assists RN in planning patient care
• maintains a safe unit environment
• PROMOTING INFECTION CONTROL:
• washes hands before and after patient contact
• handles soiled linen, equipment and instruments per protocol
• maintains sterile asepsis
• changes and secures dressings
• maintains isolation technique
• PROMOTING PERSONAL SAFETY:
• utilizes p.p.e. appropriately
• keeps hallways clear of furniture/equipment, everything on one side
• PROVIDES DAILY INVENTORY MAINTENANCE:
• maintains support areas (kitchen, nurses’ station, utility rooms) clean/stocked
• restocks equipment in patient rooms
• accountable for wheelchairs, thermometers and other pertinent equipment
• completes appropriate work form for maintenance and clinical engineering service, equipment work orders, including removing from service

Provides direct patient care that demonstrates our mission and values. Evidenced by:

• PROVIDES CARE AS DIRECTED:
• Perform pulse oximetry
• Foley catheter, straight cath insertion/placement, minicath – excludes children and infants
• performs and documents selected diagnostic tests – phlebotomy & 12-lead ECG recording
• performs lab testing as appropriate
• provides care for the patient requiring restraint or seclusion
• Performs splint application (Methodist only)
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
• PROVIDES OBSERVATION AND MEASUREMENT OF PATIENT INFORMATION PER POLICY:
• temperatures - oral, rectal (axillary only under the direction of RN)
• Pulse - apical and radial,
• Blood pressure,
• height and weight,
• intake and output,
• pain ratings

Demonstrates a thorough understanding and working knowledge of all equipment necessary to perform job functions. Performs and documents special procedures per policy:

• application of heat/cold
• decubitus care
• pelvic exam setup
• I & D setup
• surgical skin prep
• apply ace/TEDS/binders
• apply/remove leads
• assist coughing & deep breathing
• assist with physical exam
• maintain and clean suction equipment
• application of hypo/hyperthermia unit
• care of oxygen equipment.
• room set-up for trauma
• suture set-up
• moderate sedation set-up
• patient prep for any procedure
• Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment.

Performs direct patient care that significantly impacts patient satisfaction evidenced by:

• PROMOTION OF PATIENT WELLNESS:
• maintain a pleasant environment for patients by keeping rooms visually clean and uncluttered
• ready to monitor patient post-procedure
• participates in admission, transport and discharge of patients
• assist patients with
  -in-bed mobility; transfers to/from bed, WC, stretcher, or chair; positioning for alignment and comfort
• ASSIST PATIENTS WITH NUTRITION MANAGEMENT:
• prepares patients for meals by offering washing of hands, mouth care and positioning in chair or bed before meal tray arrives
• delivers trays
• documents intake per policy
• feeds dependent patients as needed
• provides fresh water, ice and snacks.
• PROVIDES…