What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ed Technician - River Valley Emergency Department - Full Time Days position at Fairfield Medical Center?
Job Details
Description
$2,500 Bonus
For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.
The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.
When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.
Job Description:
The ED Tech works under the supervision of the Staff RN. They perform a variety of basic patient care activities in caring for patients in the Emergency Department.
- Responds to the demands of changing patient acuity in a positive, efficient manner
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for continuous improvement.
- Practices quality service as evidenced through QI results and patient satisfaction.
- Maintains positive customer relations with all customers of the Emergency Department including patients, families, and other Center staff.
- Maintains positive team member relations by demonstrating responsibility and accountability for enhancing positive relations.
- Assists with patient care by performing the following duties: Lab Draws, EKGs, Monitor Lead Placement, Catheterizations, Simple Sterile Dressings, Set-Up of Suture Trays, Patient Transport (including Telemetry patients within 6 months), Set up for and assist with pelvic exams as directed by an RN.
- Assist with VS and other duties in Triage as directed by an RN.
- Document patient care using a computerized Clinical Documentation System.
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
- Annual CPR certification.
- Attends non-violent crisis intervention within 1 year of employment
- One year of nursing assistant experience preferred
Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
