What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER Technician - Night Shift position at Touchette Regional Hospital?
Our ED is seeking (1) Night Shift ER Tech!
Job Summary :
The Emergency Services Tech provides support for the patients, visitors, nursing and ancillary departments under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Functions and Duties :
- Assesses and maintains department specific equipment and products.
- Obtains vital signs, promptly documents, and reports any abnormal vital signs to the Nurse.
- Performs efficiently in emergency situations.
- Performs glucometer checks and other duties as assigned within practice and skill level.
- Answers call lights timely and assist patients with requested needs.
- Performs EKG’s.
- Removes Foley Catheters.
- Places patients on cardiac monitor.
- Discontinue intravenous catheters.
- Stocks rooms.
- Stocks blanket warmers.
- Check eye wash stations.
- Completes quality checks on Accu check machines.
- Assists / setups for laceration repair.
- Setups for chest tube insertion.
- Checks vital signs.
- Documents in electronic health record.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
Education
Experience
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
Skills and Abilities
Physical Demands :
Lifting / transferring
Pushing / Pulling
Stooping / kneeling / reaching
Motor coordination and manual dexterity
Tactile sensation
Eyesight / vision
Temperament
Hearing
Work Environment : Risk Exposure : High
FLSA Statement :
This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees in non-exempt positions are entitled to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek in accordance with state and federal regulations.
EEO Statement :
Touchette Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
