Advanced ER Technician-Emergency Department, Variable Shifts

Job Summary

The Emergency Services Advanced ER Tech provides appropriate basic and advanced life support (in accordance with training and protocols) to patients under the guidance of Medical Control to assure the delivery of patient care. Performs routine specimen collections, electrocardiographs, routine tests, IV & IO catheters, intubations, patient care functions and technical procedures for which appropriate training and competency is maintained.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs phlebotomy, EKG’s, patient transport, splints, CPR, medication administration per competency, IV/IO intitiation, utilization of cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, pacing and cardioversion, Urinary in/out catherizations, assist with intubation.
• Operates and maintains equipment properly, performs testing with efficiency.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, intake and output amounts, and other as designated, collects specimens as required.
• Prioritizes duties according to current policy.
• Performs sterile urethral catheterizations.
• Conducts self in a proficient and professional manner. Compliant with HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Assists with turning, lifting, and positioning patients to prepare for exams and procedures.
• Supports and promotes an environment that was conductive to quality customer service.
• Responds to emergency situations in hospital according to current policy. Properly documented all procedures as required.
• Obtains equipment or supplies as necessary for patient care.
• Assist with preparing rooms between patients, cleaning, restocking, and preparing area.
• Aid physicians and nurses with physical examinations and treatment.
• Transports patients to other departments in the hospital.
• Note: May transport patients with IV fluids including IV antibiotics and other IV medications infusions, blood infusion monitoring as needed to allow for transport to other departments per competencies.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent.
• Required Licenses and Certifications: ACLS, PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.
• Work Experience: 1-3 years prior direct patient care experience.

Skills

• Knowledge: Complete in-house computer training, completes hospital and ED basic orientation, prior experience or training in customer service.
• Abilities: Demonstrates basic computer skills, maintains unit specific annual educational requirements, demonstrates knowledge and resources necessary to provide to age appropriate care, maintains current knowledge of the regulatory standards and applicable regulatory issues, identifies variances and recommends processes that ensure hospital regulatory compliance, anticipates resources needed, assumes responsibility for own professional growth by maintaining requirements of re-licensure, re-certification and continuing education.
• Communication: Maintains appropriate verbal communication with team members to provide care to patient.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Frequently
• Lifting/Carrying: Occassionaly 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
• Climbing: Occassionaly
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work: Frequently
• Grasping: Frequently
• Speaking: Constantly
• Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations: Frequently

Benefits

• A****vailable
• Continuing Education: 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Licenses + Certifications Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other: Early Access to Earned Wages, Tuition Assistance, Relocation Assistance, Paid Time Away, Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers