VVMC - Emergency Room Technician

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Performs assigned procedures including EKG, wound cleansing, vital sign measurements, specimen collection, and transports patients.
• Assists with minor surgical or health procedures such as lumbar punctures, sterile instrument preparation, suturing, chest tube insertion, closed fracture reduction, gastric lavage, pelvic examinations, restraint application, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Applies orthopedic devices under physician direction.
• Performs point of care testing for blood glucose, hemoccult, and gastroccult or other tests, and performs quality control checks on point of care equipment.
• Communication
• Provides effective communication with patients, patient families, health care providers, and ancillary departments to provide quality patient care.
• Reports any unusual findings to RN and/or Dr, with appropriate documentation.
• Accurately records vital signs, procedures completed, and equipment and techniques utilized in the patient record.
• Documents clinical corrective actions within scope and appropriately documents in the EMR.
• Stocking/Supplies
• Maintains appropriate levels of stock in medication room, exam room bedside carts, and specialty carts.
• Monitors supply stock levels and reports needs to appropriate personnel.
• Assists with health unit coordination tasks and reception responsibilities as needed.
• Reporting and Documentation
• Accurately documents vital signs, procedures completed, and any changes in conditions in the patients chart.
• Compliance/Safety
• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies.
• Ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
• Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.
• Reports any safety related incidents in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool.
• Attends department meetings and educational classes as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Certified Nursing Assistant license or Arizona Certified Emergency Medical Technician