ER Tech-P

Summary

Performs tasks as assigned including data collection, initiation of emergency stabilization procedures, and other tasks as outlined in the competency list assigned to the position.

Department Description

The Emergency Department provides care for patients with a wide variety of needs from non‑critical to emergent medical conditions, including emergent and urgent mental health care. All patients are welcome whether walking in or arriving by emergency transport. All Emergency Department staff are certified to care for critical cardiac and trauma patients, including children.

Experience / Education / Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current unencumbered Oregon Paramedic licensure required for skills verification.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS and EPC/PALS required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience or training in computer applications required.
• One (1) year recent experience preferred.
• Previous ED experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow‑up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast‑paced environments and under pressure.
• Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age‑related differences in caring for and communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non‑judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
• Adaptability / Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent medical situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others to offer best possible care to patients.

Physical Demands

Frequency of activities:

• Rarely (1 – 10% of the time)
• Frequently (34 – 66% of the time)
• Continually (67 – 100% of the time)

Typical tasks and associated physical requirements include:

• Climbing ladders, lifting (knee to chest: 24″‑54″) 20‑40 lbs; lifting (floor to waist: 0″‑36″) 20‑40 lbs.
• Squatting (static hold >30 sec), kneeling, sitting, standing, bending forward at waist.
• Walking on level surfaces, walking on incline, climbing stairs.
• Repetitive trunk rotation, reaching upward, manual dexterity of hands/wrists, finger dexterity, pinching.
• Lifting (floor to waist: 0‑20 lbs), lifting (knee to chest: 0‑20 lbs), lifting (waist to eye: up to 54″) 0‑20 lbs, lifting overhead (54″ and above) 0‑20 lbs.
• Carrying 1‑handed or 2‑handed loads of 0‑20 lbs.
• Pulling forces of 20‑60 lbs (20‑40 lbs, 40‑60 lbs) and pushing forces ranging from 0‑20 lbs up to 60 lbs or more.