Emergency Room Technician - Part Time - Days

Employment Type: Part time, Day Shift

About the Role

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a RN and/or LPN in the ER setting. Performs general nursing assistant duties and works with age-specific populations according to the age and setting. Registers patients in the Emergency Department and Registration area, enters charges, and completes hospital-required paperwork. Assists in Medical-Surgical and SDS/Operating Room areas as needed and when training is completed.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent patient care to patient populations by obtaining and utilizing clinical/critical thinking skills in interpreting data, making decisions based on age-specific growth and development, and adapting procedures and treatments within the ER Tech scope of practice.
• Registers patients presenting to the ER for services and all hospital admissions following registration policies and procedures, including collecting Time of Service Payment when possible.
• Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to co-workers and multidisciplinary caregivers.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to achieve desired patient care outcomes.
• Enters charges according to billing policies and procedures (e.g., EKG, CRNA charges).
• Enters Bed Board data.
• Documents patient information in the electronic/paper medical record accurately and timely.
• Maintains active logons/passwords for computer software systems supporting patient care and education.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Successful completion of a Nurse Aide Course (Certification preferred).
• State of Iowa nurse’s aide registry listing as “Active” or eligible preferred.
• Previous experience as a nurse’s aide in a hospital setting preferred.
• Minimum of one year post-high school business education or one year of experience in an office setting preferred.

Skills

• Experience with computer software and willingness to learn new software (e.g., Excel, Microsoft, Healthland, Powerchart).
• Detail-oriented, with numerical, clerical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and complete patient records.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Schedule

Part Time/Days - 12 hour shifts