Emergency Department Tech - Full Time

About the role

For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be. Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. We are nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities. Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s premier healthcare monitoring agency.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness, order, and an attractive environment in the Emergency Department area, Triage and Waiting Room at all times.
• Provides necessary equipment at patient’s bedside.
• Insures clean and safe surroundings.
• Adjusts side rails according to established procedures.
• Collects and disposes of trash according to procedure.
• Cares for soiled and contaminated linens.
• Inventories and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Dust mops and wet mops floor with germicide cleaner as needed when Environmental Services not available.
• Cleans mayo, stretchers, and wheelchairs with germicide cleaner.
• Cleans walls and pictures.
• Cleans windows and checks blinds; reports to manager if changes are needed.
• Cleans equipment as assigned.
• Cleans rooms according to procedure.
• Cleans and makes stretchers ready for use.
• Places furniture and supplies in the correct location.
• Checks for and reports any maintenance needs.
• Checks and records vital signs, blood pressure, TPR.
• Weighs patient as indicated.
• Specimen collection; midstream urine specimen (clean voided).
• Labs and x-ray reports.
• Completes charges according to computer policy.
• Utilizes critical lab form to notify MD/Nurse of report.
• Utilizes universal precautions in all aspects of work practice.
• Complies with isolation procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of multi-drug resistant organisms and measures to be initiated.
• Reports staff deficits related to compliance with Infection Control practice (i.e. noncompliance with hand washing, isolation procedures, maximum barrier precautions).
• Collects urine/sputum culture specimens timely.
• Maintains knowledge of hospital acquired infection rate and measures being implemented to decrease rate.
• Cleans equipment appropriately between patient and/or staff use.

Qualifications

• Education: As a PCT or CNA within the last three years.
• Licensure/Certification: Certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• BCLS Certification required within first month of employment.
• Knowledge: Of Medical Terminology and Computer Experience Preferred.

Age Specific Competencies

• Infant (Newborn to One Year): Provides protective environment; does not leave unattended. Records data relative to patient’s age. Involves parents in administration and planning of care. Recognizes age appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms. Determines and documents head circumference. Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect. Demonstrates sensitivity to cues that indicate infant is overstressed and initiates appropriate soothing measures. Provides equipment specific to patient’s age and size.
• Toddlers (Two to Four Years): Records data relative to patient’s age. Involves parents in administration and planning of care. Recognizes age appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms. Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect. Involves child in own care when possible. Recognizes comprehension level and verbal ability. Speaks and plays with the toddler to effectively reduce stress. Provides equipment specific to patient’s age and size.
• Child (Five to Nine Years): Records data relative to patient’s age. Involves parents in administration and planning of care. Recognizes age appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms. Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect. Provides equipment specific to patient’s age and size. Recognizes child’s need to exercise some control. Provides for privacy. Keeps an explanation short, simple and logical using correct terminology. Recognizes the child’s need for independence and potential for being attracted to dangerous situations. Adolescents (Ten to 18 Years): Records data relative to patient’s age. Recognizes age appropriate behavior, skills and physiological norms. Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect. Provides equipment specific to patient’s age and size. Involves patient in decision making and planning for care. Allows for privacy and anticipates fear of embarrassment. Uses proper medical terminology. Allows adolescent to maintain control and realizes there may be resistance. Encourages questions regarding “fears”. Adults (19 to 69 Years): Records data relative to patient’s age. Recognizes and records signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect. Provides equipment specific to size of patient. Involves patient in planning of care. Recognizes anxiety regarding potential changes in lifestyle resulting from illness. Addresses patient appropriately. Explains procedures using correct terminology. Provides for patient’s privacy. Respects patient’s right to refuse treatment. Geriatric (70 and Above): Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect. Records data relative to patient’s age. Provides equipment specific to size of patient. Recognizes anxiety regarding potential changes in lifestyle resulting from illness. Addresses patient appropriately. Explains procedures using correct terminology. Provides for patient privacy. Respects patient’s right to refuse treatment. Recognizes limiting conditions (vision, hearing, elimination, etc.). Implements skin integrity and/or risk to fall protocols. Provides for patient warmth due to decreased heat regulation. Allows patient to discuss thoughts and plans related to death and dying.