ER TECH- EMERGENCY SERVICE (PT 6p-6a)

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, intake/output, and toileting.
• Answer call lights promptly, and relay patient concerns to the nursing team.
• Maintain and monitor vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, oxygen saturation, weights, and blood sugars as needed and report any abnormalities to the nursing staff.
• Provide mobility assistance, including turning, positioning, and transferring from bed to wheelchair or stretcher, using proper body mechanics and safety techniques.
• Collect specimens for laboratory testing as directed by nursing staff.
• Ensure patient safety by observing and reporting any changes in patients' conditions to the nursing staff, adhering to infection control procedures, utilizing restraints and assistive devices appropriately, and assisting with emergency codes as needed.
• Document patient care activities and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Adhere to infection control procedures, including hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning.
• Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding, addressing patient concerns with empathy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• CNA, CMA, or EMT-B license
• Current BLS certification