Emergency Room Technician - Part Time - Days

Part-time, day shift position in the Emergency Department.

About the role

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a RN and/or LPN. 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 appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of 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 in the provision of patient care to achieve desired patient 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 in a timely manner.
• Maintains active logons/passwords for computer software systems that support 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 strong numerical, clerical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and complete patient records accurately.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Schedule

Part-time, 12-hour day shifts.