What are the responsibilities and job description for the ED Tech/Per Diem position at BOUNDARY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL?
Per Diem Requirement is at least 4 shifts of availability per month
Position Summary: The ED Tech is responsible for delivering basic care to patients in a safe and timely Emergency Department within their scope of practice as defined by their EMT Basic, EMT Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant certification, or Certified Medical Assistant certification and under the direction of the ED Physician, Nurse Manager, and/or RN.
Job Duties vary depending on licensure, but will include all or some of the below duties:
Assist with IV starts and lab draws as directed Assisting to transfer patients to/from assigned room Updating the patient tracker white board Vital signs including pain level 0 -10 on admission, discharge and as directed by the RN or MD Orthostatic vital signs Height/weight Use of child/infant scale for weight Recording vital signs, height & weight in electronic record Assisting patient to don gowns as appropriate Set up of automatic BP cuff Placement of pulse oximeter Set up of monitor for timed vital signs Set up of central monitor to insure patients rhythm can be monitored from the ED & AC nurses stations Posting of cardiac rhythm strips and timed vital signs on rhythm record Obtaining and ECG if documented training as per cardiopulmonary Set up and use of hover mat Answering the phone. Must honor all HIPAA regulations. Never allowed to give ANY phone advice. Communications with EMS via EMS radio as per protocol. All medical direction of EMS is ONLY by the physician. Assisting to prepare rooms for anticipated patients (e.g., cardiac, trauma, etc.) Clean procedure rooms according to environmental services standards. Visually inspect rooms and equipment for safety concerns IV tray set up Obtaining urine samples Obtaining stool samples Delivering specimens to lab Point of care with yearly sign-off sheet including: Urine dipstick for urinalysis Urine pregnancy Accucheck/glucose testing Hemocult Gastroccult Assist on Acute Care/ECF during downtimes Re-stock unit supplies as needed Correlate procedure charge with actual procedure performed. Drug toxicology and rapid strep testing in NOT allowed Quality assurance documentation Act in recorder role in code situations if the CNA has completed the code recorder training. Patient reception to PRE status in the electronic record as directed by H.U.C. Assisting to maintain C-Spine precautions Assisting to maintain direct pressure on bleeding sites in situations of no open fracture, stepdown deformity or impaled object(s) CPR compressions if CPR certified CPR breaths using AMBU bag & O if CPR certified Suction of mouth using Yankaur section. Deeper suctioning of throat or E.T. tube is NOT allowed Bladder scan Assisting the physician for set-up and/or during procedures such as splinting, casting, eye exams, ear exams, nasal exams, pelvic exams, intubation, spinal taps, chest insertion, I.O. insertion, suturing etc. Assisting to maintain close observation of patients who are confused, agitated or distraught. Report any concerns to the RN. Biar hugger set-up and use Use of carbon monoxide monitor Application of ice as directed Assisting in transport and monitoring of patients in X-ray or CT Assisting patients with toileting/urinal use Assisting patients with positioning within the guidance of the RN or MD Assisting to assemble transfer packet paperwork as directed by the HUC Assisting to assure proper charges are done, including placing charge stickers on charge sheet Room and equipment cleaning, Stocking of supplies to PAR level and restocking linen supply Refilling blanket and fluid warmers Checking for supply outdates Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as situations require to maintain Infection Control standards set by the Hospital
High School diploma or GED required Current Idaho CNA, CMA, or EMT Basic or Advanced Certification required. Current BLS certification. Work experience preferred
