ED Tech PRN

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates Competency In The Physical Care Of The Patient According To AHN/unit Patient Care Standards, Including The Following As Appropriate For The Unit
• Personal care for all body systems, including bathing, oral hygiene, perineal care, linen changes and hair care.
• Pre and post-op/ procedure care
• Post-mortem care
• Placement of electrodes for cardiac, respiratory and/or fetal monitoring
• Ambulation and exercise assistance
• Transfer of patient (e.g. bed to chair, bed to commode or back)
• Transportation of patients on wheelchair, stretcher, bed, etc., including to other units as needed
• Correct positioning of patients in beds, chairs, and specialty surfaces
• Accurately performs/ documents intake/ output, vital signs, weights and other monitoring, including computerized charting.
• Promptly notifies nurse of abnormal vital signs, observations, physical complaints, etc.
• Assist in identifying patients at risk for falls and preventing falls

Physical Requirements

• Spent much of the day walking and standing on tile or carpet, bending, stooping, and sitting.
• Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity.
• Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
• Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics.
• Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation.
• Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly.
• Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation.
• Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors.