Emergency Room Tech I

Essential Functions

• Assists with patient care as needed
• Obtains and charts patient vital signs
• Prepares patients for various procedures as directed by the RN
• Collections specimens for lab assessment, urine, stool and blood draws
• Handles laboratory specimens such as blood, urine and other bodily fluids
• Places id and allergy bands, using double identifiers for patient safety
• Aids in the application and removal of patient restraints, and provides documentation according to policy and procedure
• Aids in patient ambulation and transfer
• Completes all patient care documentation in a timely manner
• Aids in daily routines such as dressing and toileting
• Splints extremities, applies ace wraps, immobilizers and measures for crutches after completion of competency checklist
• Provides wound care and dressing changes under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Cleans and stores equipment, changes linens, and maintains stock in work areas
• Answers phone and responds to nurse call system
• Escorts patients and visitors in and out of the hospital
• Aids nurses and providers with procedures
• Provides information and emotional support to patients and family
• Communicates information to RNs and other ER team members as necessary to include patient issues, changes in condition, and abnormal vital signs in a timely manner
• Prepares patient care areas; cleans and stocks patient rooms
• Aids in maintaining a clean and quiet environment for patients and fellow colleagues
• May be required to perform Basic Emergency Medical Care or first aid as part of his/her job
• Attends 75% of departmental meetings
• Transfers orders from printer to charts in a timely manner. Checks admission for new orders.
• Obtains ER outpatient identification information and prepares forms required for ER record and charges
• Prepares patient chart for transport, making copies and obtaining all necessary documentation
• Enters physician’s orders, and required patient data, including discharge diagnosis, times and charges into Meditech system, as well as other required departmental requisitions
• Obtains diagnostic results and transfers them to patient record
• Closes ER patient care record and ensures completion by checking for signatures of both physicians and nurses
• Assures completion of ED Logbook and status of patient disposition
• Enters and completes data for ER Logbook as required by The Joint Commission (legible and documented in black or blue ink)
• Utilizes ER patient log for shift and ER Logbook for report indicating location of charts which have not been completed by providers
• Participates in hospital in-service education and cross-training
• Performs quality control test on glucose monitor daily
• Prepares and/or obtains any forms/supplies necessary for ongoing departmental operations
• Ensures that printers are loaded with paper and cartridges
• Attends the desk, and manages ER phone system, including incoming calls, nurse triage line & transfer, and locating on-call staff via beepers and or phone
• Answers telephone and radio in a timely, pleasant manner
• Reports gunshot and dog bites reports per protocol
• Collaborates with Lab and RN for pediatric lab draws
• Manages ER patient board, documenting physician orders to alert nursing staff
• Aid in additional clinical areas of the hospital as needed

Requirements

• DUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess one of the following qualifications: a New Mexico CNA certification, completion of Level I and II courses from an accredited nursing college, or two years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• BLS (AHA) required upon date of hire
• PEARS within 3 months from hire date
• GRMC approved EKG course within 3 months of hire and annually
• Work Experience Requirements
• 1 year experience in a Medical Field preferred