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MyMichigan Health · 3 months ago

PCT - ED Tech

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

MyMichigan Health is a healthcare organization that is seeking a Patient Care Tech (ED Tech) to join their team. The role primarily involves providing direct patient care in the emergency department, assisting nurses and physicians, and performing various clinical and technical duties to ensure patient-centered care in a safe environment.

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Responsibilities

The tech as part of a multidisciplinary team, maintains a friendly customer-oriented attitude at all times. It is expected that all team members will work together to provide the best possible care to MyMichigan Healths patients, families, visitors, staff, community members, and any other person that is encountered while representing MyMichigan Health. It is expected that at all times the tech will treat every person they encounter with non-judgmental: kindness, compassion, respect, and relationship-based care

Follows direction from RN to provide services as prescribed by the physicians authorized plan of care and accepted standards of evidence-based practice that is within the techs scope of practice. Provides direct patient care including minor treatments, answering call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, and other duties as assigned

Reports effectiveness of treatment plan to the RN and makes suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care

The tech is knowledgeable and compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines

Demonstrates awareness of specific safety concerns in department. Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies

Complies with MyMichigan Health safety guidelines

Maintain department equipment as necessary

Identifies and communicates concern regarding unsafe conditions or equipment promptly

Participates in medical center safety drills

Utilizes appropriate lift equipment on a routine basis

Attends education days

Seeks opportunities for self-education and enrichment while sharing information with co-workers

Collects vital signs and weight

Participates in direct patient care. Moves, lifts, and transports patients as required

Performs EKG

Performs intravenous access as ordered and when within scope, in a prompt accurate manner

Performs other clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies

Recognizes and displays pleasant, friendly and cooperative manner to public

Maintains clean and tidy exam room, including inventory of room supplies

Maintains orderly patient flow

Cleans equipment

Is familiar with cardiac monitors, can apply leads and operate equipment

Can assist with emergency equipment and procedures under the direct supervision of the RN or ED physician

Completes documentation as required

Follows sterile technique during set up and throughout procedure. Assists physicians with all types of procedures

Supports the mission, goals, policies, and standards of the ED

Assists RN to ensure patient care outcomes and safety needs are met

Communicates identified problems to appropriate personnel and implements actions to assure patient needs are met

Assists unit in maintaining the area according to Joint Commission standards

Participates in quality improvement activities in the department

All Clerical Duties

Answers telephone

Enters labs and other orders as requested

Assists with medical procedures and minor surgery

Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique

Health Care Provider certification maintained (as applicable)

Performs according to procedure in all medical center emergency situations

Provides and ensures safe and secure environment for the patient

Is familiar with all safety and emergency procedures

Observes fall safety precautions

Assists with ordering as indicated

Orders from purchasing weekly for medical supplies, lab supplies and office supplies

Special invoices for supplies not available in storeroom

Placing orders with Pharmacy

Stock exam room with supplies and fill hand cleaner bottles

Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies ?

Possesses an understanding of infection prevention and control measures designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases

Maintains the standards of the infection prevention and control policies

Implements and maintains isolation techniques per policy

Follows hand hygiene policies and utilizes personal protective equipment as required

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health

Will be responsible to work on-call, as scheduled

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Emergency Medical TechnicianBasic Life SupportPatient Care Technician CertificationInfection Prevention PracticesProficiencyOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills