Emergency Services Technician - PRN

Job Summary

The Emergency Services Technician performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned area. Is also required to perform telemetry monitoring. Reports to: Emergency Room Director. FLSA: Non-exempt.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Graduated from an approved EMT Paramedic or EMT Intermediate program is preferred.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire.
• License: Certified Nursing Aide license is preferred.
• Minimum Work Experience: One (1) year of experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Greets patients and visitors.
• Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls.
• Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
• Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Ask for clarification when necessary.
• Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
• Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies.
• Assists RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.
• Perform continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Tests equipment for proper working order. Reports on equipment problems to supervisor.
• Other tasks that may be assigned.

Functional Demands

Populations Served: Neonate (60 years)

Type of Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure: Occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely