Emergency Department Technician (CNA, CMA, LPN, or EMT) Part-time or PRN

Responsibilities

• Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate nurse, physician, and/or other staff.
• Cleans and stocks carts, rooms, and changes linen as needed.
• Assists with obtaining and documentation of vital signs, placement of oxygen saturation, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Assists in obtaining 12-lead EKGs, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Assists with wound care and insertion of nasogastric tubes as directed.
• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings.
• Maintains use of appropriate medical equipment and supplies; performs inventory of supplies as needed.
• Assists with patient transfers and discharges.
• Communicates closely with physical therapists and physical therapy assistants regarding any patient needs or concerns.
• Prepares patients for treatment and transports patients to and from other departments as needed.
• Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
• Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position; reports any suspected violations.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, standard precautions, and hazardous waste procedures.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee, and organizational information.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or similar certification required; one-year certificate from a college or technical school preferred.
• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proof of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification from an approved institution or training program, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Current Mandatory Reporter certification.
• Managing of Aggressive Behaviors certification within six months of hire.
• Ability to work with a variety of patients and medical professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, verbal, and/or diagram form instructions.
• Effective time management skills.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before customers, patients, families, and employees of the organization.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand; talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to walk and sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 21 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock and blood-borne pathogens.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of radiation, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.