Emergency Room Technician Assistant - 40 HoursAssist with patient care based on individual needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of a registered nurse or Provider.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists RNs and Providers with assessments, examinations and treatments as requested. The following list of treatments/examinations is not inclusive and may vary by Business Unit: Drawing blood and collection of specimensEKG'sSplint/immobilizers applications Taking vital signs on adults and pediatric patients Inserting neuro-gastric tubes Urethral catheterization of adult patients Discontinuance of peripheral IV'sStarting unmediated IV'sPrepares and assists Providers with procedures such as: Suturing-preps patients and prepares sterile trays. Application of casts. Miscellaneous procedures including pelvic exams, lumbar punctures. Assists patients as needed. Recognize potential of life-threatening dysrhythmias and abnormal vital signs and report same to RN/Provider. Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines. Documents patient care performed. Interact with patients and families as appropriate, ensuring excellent patient and customer experiences. Transports patients and supplies. Cleans equipment, monitors stock, and restocks equipment and supplies as required. Assists in ordering routine equipment; maintains enough stretchers, wheelchairs, suction equipment, etc. in ER area. Maintains departmental cleanliness and prepares rooms between patients.
EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Previous Emergency Dept Technician, MA or Nursing Assistant experience preferred. BCLS certification required.
LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: One of four certifications required:
B-EMT, Graduate from a formal Medical Assistant program, Completion of a formal nursing education program to practice as an RN offshore, Completion of a formal medical doctor education program to practice as a medical doctor offshore. EMT license preferred. Successful completion of a 180-day orientation period required.
