ER Tech-P

About the Role

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• 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 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 toward 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 the best possible care to patients.

Physical Demands

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time): Climb ladder, squat (static hold >30 sec), kneel (on knees).
• Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time): Lift (knee to chest: 24"-54") 20-40 lbs.
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time): Sit, walk (level surface), walk (incline), climb stairs, lift (floor to waist: 0"-36") 20-40 lbs, squat (repetitive), rotate trunk (standing), pull (20-40 pounds force), pull (40-60 pounds force), rotate trunk (sitting), reach upward, manual dexterity (hands/wrists), finger dexterity, pinch (fingers).
• Continually (67 - 100% of the time): Lift (floor to waist: 0"-36") 0-20 lbs, lift (knee to chest: 24"-54") 0-20 lbs, lift (waist to eye: up to 54") 0-20 lbs, lift (overhead: 54" and above) 0-20 lbs, carry (1-handed, 0-20 lbs), carry (2-handed, 0-20 lbs), stand, bend forward at waist, reach forward, grasp (hand/fist), push (0-20 pounds force), push (20-40 pounds force), push (40-60 pounds force), push (60 or more pounds force).