Emergency Department Technician II

Job Description

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Emergency Department Technician II? At Catholic Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Catholic Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Emergency Department Technician II like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Functionsas an integral member of the unit-based care delivery teamby performing a variety of technical components essential to the ongoing delivery of quality patient care.Performsa variety of generic and population-specific technical activities, which support the delivery ofoptimalpatient carewhilemaintainingthe highestlevel of patient safety.To completeappropriate unit-basedelements of EKG processes and/or phlebotomy.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs a variety of direct patient care activities, which fall within the scope of LNA practice as defined by the State Board of Nursing and Catholic Medical Center Nursing Organization policies and procedures.

1. Utilizes basic knowledge of growth and development and awareness of age-appropriate care, to provide care for patients across the life span.

1. Assists the Registered Nurse, or physician to perform selected patient care activities or tasks asappropriate.

1. Reports all observations, symptoms, deviations from normal, and changes in patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse.

1. Performs patient rounds, responds to patient call bellspromptlyand communicates withappropriate staffto meet patient needs.

1. Provides basic support to patients and families in response toidentifiedpsychosocial needs and cultural and religious preferences.

1. Performs orassistspatientin the completion of activities of daily living.Assistsnursing staff with patient ambulation, transfers, range of motion and repositioning as required.

1. Anticipates patient needs and askspatientaboutneedfor toileting, fluid, nutrition, comfortmeasures.Maintains patient privacy and dignity.

1. Participates in admittingpatientby bringingpatienttoroomand orientspatienttosurroundings.

1. Documents in selected areas of the medical record, asappropriate, according to policies and procedures.

1. Performs 12-lead Electrocardiograms (EKG) as directed.

1. Emergency Department: Mustperform 12-lead Electrocardiogram (EKG) within ten minutes of receiving notification.

1. Assistswith patient transport asrequiredandassistin transporting/obtaining medications, specimens, blood products, and patient care supplies as needed.

1. Ensures safe patient movement byutilizingappropriate liftingequipment/transfer devices.

1. Collaboratively works with multidisciplinary team,maintainsgood communication;establishesand maintains positive working relationships with patients and families, co-workers, and the public.

1. Ability todemonstratecourtesy,compassionand respect inrelatingto patients, families, visitors,physiciansand coworkers.

1. Acts as a resource and educates unit staffregardingrelevant clinical practices and procedures.Participates in orientation ofnew staff. Performs as preceptor whenrequested.

1. Incorporates safety principles,policiesand procedures into daily practice.Followsall infection control/Standard Precautions policies.

1. Ensures confidentiality of allpatient, employee, legal, budget, and Catholic Medical Center matters.

1. Ascertainsappropriate patientpreparation for laboratory and diagnostic exams.

1. Performs Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) monitoring,as delegated, then downloadstheinformation intothe patient’s electronic medical record.

1. Stockscartsand ensures equipment is cleaned after use.

1. Participates in routine unit-based quality monitoring activities such as crash cart/defibrillator checks and blood glucosemonitorquality control (QC).

1. Participates in restocking department inventory and supplies.Orders andmaintainssuppliesin accordance withunit par levels.Checksexpirationdate of supplies andimmediatelyremoves outdated material andreport’sfindings to RN.

1. Exercisescare in the operation and use of equipment and reference materials.Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance to ensure continued functioning of equipment. Reports problems with equipment and supplies to RN and followsEnvironmentof Care Defective Equipment policy.Maintains work areas in a clean,safeand organized manner.

1. Participates in activities to promote improved patient care.Makes suggestions to improve the quality of patient care and services and the functioning of the department. Verbalizes the impact of process improvement projects in relation to role.

1. Demonstrates awareness of and practices cost-effective use of resources.

1. Performs designated direct care and environmental duties based upon unit needs.

1. Care reflects knowledge of, and support of, the mission statement of Catholic Medical Center and of the unit.

1. Carries outappropriate dutiesin all hospital codes, other emergency situations, and fire/disaster drills.

1. Demonstrates accountability formaintainingcurrent credentials and competency in required skills.Demonstrates self-direction in pursuing opportunities for role-related growth and development.Utilizes the self-evaluation process for career development.Ability to accept constructive feedback andinitiateappropriate actionsto correct situations.

1. Ability to perform all activities outlined in the department specific orientation guidelines.

1. Willingness to identify and take action toward meeting own learning needs.

1. Attends staff meetings and mandatory training sessions.

1. Seeksand accepts other duties as work is completed.