Registered Nurse

Position Summary
The role of the ER technician requires partnering with the healthcare team (Registered Nurse, Provider, Mid-level Provider,) to provide a high level of exceptional care and critical thinking skills. Under the direction of the RN the ER Technician provides functions that are direct and indirect care. These include but are not limited to:
Vital signs, intake and output monitoring, activities of daily living, application of simple dressings, Ophthalmology equipment set up, Gynecological exam set up, transportation, assisting with set up of orthopedic equipment for casting, traction and splints, simple tracheostomy care, maintenance of urinary drainage bags. Additionally, the ER technician will be responsible from obtaining blood specimens for venipuncture and utilizing lattice for labeling, as well as other specimen collection techniques as ordered by the provider.

The ER technician will place patient on cardiac monitor and obtain 12 lead EKG's within 10 minutes of patients arrival whom present with certain criteria according to ER standards of care. The ER technician also assists the team in the management of our behavioral health population and will provide one to one observation as needed. The ER technician participates in care of patients requiring additional infection control protection such as the Ebola Virus.

The ER technician plays an integral role in the department's quality metrics such as turnaround times for blood collection, length of stay and throughput.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :
1. Understands and adheres to the centers Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
2. Integrates patient's rights into work practice.
3. Provides exceptional patient care and service with every interaction
4. Utilizes current methods of infection control.
5. Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.
6. Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit based issues.
7. Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.
8. Complete competency requirements.
9. Attends mandatory in-services.
10. Attends staff meetings as required / requested.
11. Utilizes cost containment practices.
12. Preforms Phlebotomy
13. Transports patients as needed
14. Ensures stock and supplies are maintained in the patient care areas and carts to ensure efficient safe care
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
16. Interacts with the provider, mid-level provider and Registered Nurse about any patient clinical status or safety concerns they may have.
17. Maintains the environment in compliance with regulatory agencies.
18. Works with patients of all ages
19. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma / Equivalency

• Previous patient care experience required

• Enrolled in nursing program or other health related field preferred

• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required

• Competency in Phlebotomy

• PMCS training within one year

• Successful completion of hands on / unit orientation / Nursing Technician classes as assigned
Core Competencies
The ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a role model. Communicates effectively in English (written and verbal).
The ability to perform well and retain composure under stressful situations.
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

• Frequently move heavy objects more than 50lbs and lift patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device; perform difficult manipulative, arm - hand steadiness and hand
-eye coordination skills; must be able to move for 90% of the time. Must be physically able to meet all regulatory requirements.

• Must have the ability to concentrate on…