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POSITION SUMMARY:
The ER Technician, under the supervision of the ED RN, Nursing Manager,
ED provider and CNO. The ERT is responsible for monitoring and treating
patients in the emergency department. In addition, the ERT monitoring
and preparing supplies and equipment for interventions, using
appropriate and competent techniques. Assist with procedures and
provides technical services as assigned or directed within the scope of
practice of their license or certification. Assist with data collection
and documentation of patient monitoring. Maintain LCMCs customer service
standards.
Responsibilities:
Able to follow and be familiar with hospital policies and procedures
Practice within acceptable ethical and legal parameters and
demonstrate an awareness and sensitivity of confidential
information.
Adheres to LCMCs customer service standards to promote a positive
and professional relationship with our customers who include
patients, family members, visitors, medical staff and hospital
staff.
Work as a team member.
Able to work varying shifts, rotate days off and work weekends.
Able to relate to and work with ill and disabled patients of all
types with varying medical and mental conditions.
Able to read, write and speak English in an understandable manner.
Able to write legibly.
Able to use competent computer skills including email, Microsoft,
LCMC computer applications and EMR.
Possess visual and hearing acuity.
Able to deal with high stress and high demand work environment and
cope with unpredictable situations tactfully and professionally.
Be able to recognize, prioritize and address changing patient needs.
Maintains constant communication with RN regarding patient care,
treatment and changes in condition.
Assists patients with toileting and any other ADLs and comfort
needs.
Maintains par levels in all patient care levels and re-stocks when
needed.
Orders labs, x-rays, answers phones, assist with the start of the
triage process through information and vital sign gathering.
Assists arriving ambulance, Provider, and RN, as directed, in the
initial stabilization of the patients
Records and obtains vital signs on the patients, reports any
abnormal to nurse or Provider.
Assists RN with keeping charts and paperwork orderly.
Assists with transfers as directed by the RN or MD.
Gathers patient information, chief complaints, vital signs, pain,
allergies, medications and history in triage.
Assist RN with any patient care needs.
Provide monitoring of patients when being taken to ancillary areas
for testing or being taken to be admitted to nursing floor, as
directed by RN
Keeps all areas of ED clean and organized
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent, Completion of a Certified Nursing
Assistant program (CNA/LNA) or an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
program
Computer Skills: Moderate computer skills with the ability to
utilize an EMR
Experience: 6 months direct patient care (pre-hospital or hospital),
preferred
Licenses: Active, current EMT or LNA/CNA license or certification
Certifications: BLS required PHYSICAL,
SENSORY, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Physical Demands: Requires prolonged, extensive or considerable
sitting/standing/walking and the ability to lift and move 25 pounds.
Must comply with all required health assessments, immunizations and
testing - required. Work environment is in acute patient care and
involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials, infections,
noxious odors and situations that require followingextensive safety
precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
