Emergency Room Technician I PT 1p-1a (24 hrs/wk)

Under general supervision

• Performs operational tasks related to the admission of inpatients and outpatients coming to the Emergency Department of GBMC.
• Able to multitask in fast-paced atmosphere while maintaining GBMC values for initial customer service contact.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients as necessary to ED from general waiting room and to radiological areas when necessary.
• Replenishes clinical supplies, ensuring supply levels meet department expectations as needed.
• Checks clinical carts and other care items as assigned.
• Participates in promoting efficient flow of multi-unit environment.

Education & Licenses

• High school or GED.
• Graduate from an accredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Cardiac Rescue Technician (CRT), or Paramedic program.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Cardiac Rescue Technician (CRT), or Paramedic licenses.
• Current and valid CPR Certification.

Experience

• Minimum of at least (1) years’ experience in related field.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of triage criteria.
• Customer service techniques.
• Using computers.
• Data analysis.
• Multi-tasking and prioritizing.
• Courteous and compassionate interpersonal skills.
• Skill in problem-solving.
• Ability to anticipate and prioritize needs of patients and staff.
• Computer skills.
• Knowledge of role expectations and scope of practice.
• Ability to partner with RN/MD staff.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Ability to precept others.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand up to ninety percent (90%) of work time.
• Ability to lift and position patients.

Working Conditions

• Normal patient care environment.
• Exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and the like.
• Clinical environment with potential for rapid change.
• Variety of levels of stress with exposure to unpleasant conditions.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes required elements of triage documentation, including vital signs, venous access, phlebotomy, and oxygen placement under RN direction.
• Maintains patient flow as directed.
• Communicates plan of care related to ED process with patient and family.
• Assists with cleaning ED rooms.
• Reports abnormal vitals to RNs.

Testing/Treating

• Performs blood glucose testing and reports abnormal results to RN/MD.
• Drawing peripheral blood and insertion of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters under RN/MD direction.
• Records in EHR and documents procedures in EHR.
• Completes EKGs as necessary and reports results to RN/MD.
• Fulfills basic process for specimen submission/requisition.
• Appropriately labels specimens for Laboratory testing at bedside.
• Performs oral suctioning using Yankauer and empty drainage.
• Drops off and picks up specimens at Blood Bank as necessary.
• Assists with transfer of patients or assist with ambulatory patients.
• Placing patients on monitor as directed, responding to monitor alarms.
• Obtaining vital signs and pain level as directed by RN and reporting all abnormal results to RN/MD.
• Setting up laceration (sterile trays).
• Performing purposeful rounding using AIDET process.
• Assisting with transporting of patients, under direction/and or supervision of registered nurse, including emergency situations.
• Stocking patient's rooms and treatment centers with appropriate supplies.
• Providing family and patient support.
• Performing post mortem/post-mortem care as necessary.
• Performing inventory and completing clothing sheet for all crisis patients and admissions.
• Cleaning, sanitizing, and preparing exam rooms/equipment for next patient.

Pay Range

$17.64 - $27.48

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.