EC TECHNICIAN

About the role

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in the Emergency Center to patients of all ages per EC scope.

Responsibilities

• Assists nurse with providing direct care to EC patients.
• Comply with established nursing standards.
• Maintain established department, unit, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Follow established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
• Receive assignment and assist in care of patients as directed.
• Assist physicians, physician extenders and nursing personnel during assessment, reassessment and treatment of emergency patients.
• Complete regularly required rounding and assessments on assigned patients.
• Report and update physician and/or nurse and document patient information in the medical record.
• Check and record patient's vital signs, communicate with Registered Nurse and EC Physician regarding patient status/update.
• Direct patient care responsibilities include but are not limited to: Application of patient monitoring systems including basic interpretation and reporting, basic extremity splinting, assist with cast application, crutch fitting, point of care testing/maintenance, obtain and report results of 12 lead ECG tracings, specimen collection, labeling and transport, trauma team assignment, application and maintenance of basic spinal immobilization, resuscitation team assignment, urinary catheter placement/maintenance, oxygen therapy application and removal, perform, report and record visual acuity eye exams, phlebotomy, wound care/dressings, proactive patient procedure/intervention to include patient preparation, equipment set up and assistance/support to Physician/Nurse.
• Work directly with Flow Coordinator/zone nurse in managing patient throughput in all clinical areas.
• Perform clerical support functions to include computer/manual diagnostic order entry, complete and log consult physician pages, perform inpatient bed request/assignment and communication, monitor and direct response to unit based nurse call communication system.
• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational / Technical Degree in Patient Care Assistance, Emergency Medicine (Preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year direct patient care experience in a hospital setting (Required)
• In lieu of experience, graduate of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician program
• Required Certifications/Licensures: Georgia certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire.

Skills

• Technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role; understands equipment operation; maintains equipment in working order; troubleshoots equipment problems; uses technology to increase productivity; adapts to new technology.
• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion; clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.; ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users; uses correct terminology; conforms to required style and format.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care; bases care decisions on plan of care; monitors and documents patient response; establishes rapport with clients; adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs; recognizes age-specific responses to treatment; provides effective interventions; respects patients confidentiality and privacy; supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families; manages difficult or emotional patient situations.