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GBMC HealthCare · 3 months ago

Emergency Room Technician I Full-time 7p-7a

GBMC Hospital

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17.13/hr - $26.68/hr

1+ years exp

GBMC HealthCare is seeking an Emergency Room Technician I to support the operations of the Emergency Department. The role involves performing various operational tasks related to patient admission, maintaining clinical supplies, and assisting with patient flow under the supervision of registered nurses and medical doctors.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Completes required elements of triage documentation to include vital signs, venous access, phlebotomy, and oxygen placement under the direction of the RN and according to triage guidelines in place

Completes repeat vital signs and pain documentation for patients in waiting area and Main ED as per instruction of RN

Maintains patient flow as directed

Communicates plan of care related to ED process with patient and family

Assists with cleaning ED rooms

Reports abnormal vitals to RNs

Performs blood glucose testing, and reports abnormal results to RN/MD

Draws peripheral blood and insertion of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters under direction of RN/MD. Records in EHR

Documents procedures in EHR

Completes EKG's as necessary and reports results to RN/MD as well as transmission

Follows the basic process for submission/requisition of lab specimens

Appropriately labels specimens for Laboratory testing at bedside

Performs oral suctioning using Yankuer and empty drainage

Drops off and picks up specimens at Blood Bank as necessary

Assists with transfer of patients or assist with ambulatory patients

Places patients on monitor as directed, responds to monitor alarms

Obtains vital signs and pain level as directed by the RN and reports all abnormal results to the RN/MD

Sets up laceration (sterile trays)

Performs purposeful rounding using AIDET process

Assists with transporting of patients, under direction/and or supervision of registered nurse, including emergency situations

Stocks patient's rooms and treatment centers with appropriate supplies

Provides family and patient support

Performs post mortem care as necessary

Performs inventory and completes clothing sheet for all crisis patients and admissions

Cleans, sanitizes, and prepares exam rooms/equipment for next patient

Qualification

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)Cardiac Rescue Technician (CRT)ParamedicCPR CertificationMedical terminologyData analysisCustomer serviceMulti-taskingProblem solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

High school or GED

Graduate from an accredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Cardiac Rescue Technician (CRT), or Paramedic program

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Cardiac Rescue Technician (CRT), or Paramedic

Current and valid CPR Certification

Minimum of at least (1) years' experience in related field

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the defined triage criteria, including all levels of care and complaints treated within urgent care versus emergent care

Skill in customer service techniques

Skill in using computers

Skill in data analysis to gather and update statistics, logs, records and reports

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Courteous and compassionate interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff

Skill in problem solving

Ability to anticipate and prioritize needs of patients and staff and multitask in stressful situations autonomously

Thorough knowledge of role expectations and scope of practice

Ability to partner with RN/MD staff

Knowledge in medical terminology

Ability to precept others

Ability to walk and stand up to ninety percent (90%) of work time and ability to lift and position patients