Emergency Dept Technician, Per Diem (0 FTE)

About the role

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care activities as assigned and within scope of practice and demonstrated competency under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Provider/Physician.
• Effectively performs a variety of technical skills to support timely and efficient patient care. Activities may include but are not limited to performing CPR, taking and recording vital signs, measuring and recording fluid intake/output, placing patients on cardiac monitoring; monitoring telemetry patients, acquiring EKGs, applying dressings; splinting/ortho care, wound care, bladder scanning, setting up and assisting with procedures, and administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Assists with triage by greeting and escorting patients to rooms, help with gown and orient to call light and room. Assists with transporting patients and loading/unloading as instructed. Inventories and documents personal belongings, assists in storing personal items.
• Assists patients with personal care which may include but is not limited to dressing/undressing, bathing, positioning, mouth and skin care, toileting assistance, eating and hydration. Assists patients with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed. Assists patients with meals, including preparing for meals and after meal care. Performs linen changes as needed.
• Anticipates patient needs; makes frequent rounds, observes response to verbal/non-verbal communications, ensures call lights and TV controls are with reach and responds quickly and politely to call lights/pages. Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions.
• Implements measures to relieve pain and promote rest/sleep, such as: back rubs, face and hair care, personal hygiene and skin care, therapeutic ambulation and exercise, fresh water and ice.
• Performs related administrative activities in an accurate and timely manner. Arranges transport and prepares documents. Notification of divert status, as direct by RN or Provider, to appropriate leaders and organizations. Documents relevant patient care data. Transcribes physician orders, follows through with appropriate action; schedules procedures; laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging tests, and dietary nourishment with detail and accuracy. Enters data into the computer; operates computers and other office equipment with efficiency.
• Performs as a productive member of the patient care team. Responds to “Code” calls. Relieves co-workers for breaks/lunches. Contributes to a positive work environment that supports high-quality patient care and patient experiences.
• Performs daily checklist activities. Cleans (“turns over”) rooms between patients. Maintains unit and patient room supplies. Checks for outdated supplies. Maintains spaces in an orderly fashion. Follows established safety precautions and infection control protocols. Monitors cardiac telemetry monitoring system recognizing arrhythmias and communicates changes to RN and/or Provider.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred.
• Completion of a Washington State approved Certified Nursing Assistant (NA-C) program with active Washington State Certificate or completion of Washington State approved Medical Assistant Certified (MA-C) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program with active State of Washington Certificate and Nurses Assistant Registered (NA-R) application must be submitted within 30 days of hire and maintained annually thereafter.
• Two years of work experience in a patient care setting. Experience in acute care, emergency department, or as a first responder is preferred. Telemetry experience preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of current patient care practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to act in accordance with Summit Pacific Behavior Standards.
• Ability to maintain composure and present in a confident, professional, courteous, and approachable manner.
• Ability to appropriately manage difficult situations while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Ability to communicate and document information accurately and legibly.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records, medical telemetry equipment/systems, and other systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize assigned work in coordination with other activities on the unit.

Benefits

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security! We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Benefits Offered By SPMC Competitive CompensationMedicalPrescriptionDental (including Orthodontia)VisionHealthcare FSA and daycare FSADaycare subsidized benefitLife InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)Short- and long-term disabilityGenerous employer 403b match contributions for retirement457 retirement account for additional fundsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition reimbursementSmoking Cessation AssistanceEmployee Wellness ProgramEmployee Committees to participate in such as Spirit TeamBeautiful on-site gym for employeesInstructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and BootcampsWalking trails on site