Confluence Health · 11 hours ago
Emergency/Trauma Tech
Confluence Health is a community-focused healthcare provider located in Washington. The Emergency Department Technician provides patient care and supports the Emergency Department by performing various nursing-related tasks under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
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Responsibilities
Transports stable patients under the direction of nursing staff. Assist registered nurses in critical or unstable patient transport
Maintains competency and fulfills the role as a Bedside Assistant when needed
Hourly rounding or sooner on patients and documentation in EMR.Check on patients needs, including turning, toileting, mouth swab. Make sure patients call light is within reach. Collaborate with RN about patient care. Communicate patient observations to the primary RN and document in EMR
Take routine vital signs as per standards and RN requests to include weight. Assist with application of monitor lead placement, pulse oximetry and oxygen cannula or mask under the direction of RN
Utilize bladder scanner to determine amount of urine in patient’s bladder and communicate results to the RN
Assist in collection of specimens; blood, stool, urine specimens, and sputum specimens
Completes EKGs and deliver to provider for review. Document in EMR
Perform Point of Care testing to include; Guaiac stool specimens, urine dipstick, Glucose fingerstick
Performs the QC for necessary point of care testing
Assist with and set up for selected procedures, such as simple pelvics, suturing, holding for blood draws, and holding for LP testing
When assigned as Triage Tech, assist patients back to assigned room, undress and obtain a complete set of vital signs to include weight and ECG if indicated. Notify primary RN that patient is in room
Restock supplies
Linens and standard supply items in all rooms
Blanket warmer and IVF warmer, date all IVFs and rotate them to avoid outdating
Check par levels of soft restraints and contact Laundry if more are needed
Sets up for wound irrigation
Determine need for additional food items for patients including popsicles
Prepare patient rooms pre and post discharge. Wipes down carts and equipment with disinfectant and places clean linen on carts
Perform wound and burn care under RN discretion and supervision. Dressing application using clean technique
Assist patient with crutches fitting, splinting, and gait training
Assist patients with ADLS, including dressing, undressing, toileting
Maintain supply of wheel chairs in Emergency Department
Stay with confused patients and children, as needed and directed by the RN caring for the patient
Assist with patients needing to be restrained per hospital policy. Performs the 15 minute checks and documents in the Electronic Medical Record
Provide temporary break relief for unit secretary. Performs the role of the Unit Secretary as needed to cover ill calls
Demonstrate compliance with Standard Precautions and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment
Clean and stores instruments as directed. Inventory instruments per shift and report needs for replacements to the Lead EDT
Maintains all annual training requirements
Attends the crisis intervention and de-escalation course
Understand principles of asepsis
Understand principles of correct body mechanics and is able to apply these in assisting patients during transfer, lifting and ambulation
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
Other duties as assigned
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times
Qualification
Required
Current CNA License and MA-P certification
BLS Certification
Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management
Preferred
Recent work experience in Emergency Medicine, acute care, or related field
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
CH Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Generous Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Gym Membership Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Shift Differential
Company
Confluence Health
Confluence Health is a rural healthcare delivery system that provides safe and high-quality care.
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