Emergency Room Technician

Overview:

Overview

Does not supervise. Is required to perform job duties with a minimal supervision. Able to make

independent decisions when necessary. Limitations: 1) Does not take verbal or telephone

orders from doctors; 2) Doe not initiate, terminate or regulate IV therapy; and 3) Does not

administer medications. Will perform all work in accord to the mission, vision and values or

Mercy Health Center. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our

mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Ensures a clean safe workplace which is stocked with necessary supplies.

1.1 Conduct walk-through of assigned rooms and restock emergency rooms with needed supplies

each day at the beginning of the shift.

1.2 Empty trash and linen containers at beginning and end of shift.

1.3 Stocks linen daily and returns cart to clean utility room.

1.4 Clean rooms after each patient use: Clean carrier, change sheets, restock supplies,

dispose of used linen, trash, trays, instruments and other equipment.

1.5 Instruments are removed from Cold Spore, cleaned and replaced in appropriate

locations daily and Cold Spore is changed monthly.

1.6 Perform thorough cleaning of exam room as necessary; i.e. surface clean.

Maintain equipment, instruments and tray in good working order.

2.1 Ensure that oxygen tanks are full and in proper location each week.

2.2 Clean and bag instruments for processing daily.

2.3 Gather ED equipment throughout the hospital and return to ED weekly.

2.4 Maintain the equipment and supply area and the soiled holding area in near order

daily.

3 Patient care skills assist with basic, age-appropriate nursing care to patient under the

direct supervision of the RN and assist the nursing staff in the routine care of the

emergency patient according to standard policy and procedure.

3.1 Delivers physical care, comfort measure and elimination needs to assign patients in a safe and efficient

manner.

3.2 Demonstrates competence in performing technique procedures for which he/she has demonstrated competency.

3.3 Provides emotional support and considers patient and family needs.

3.4 Organizes and prioritizes workload to complete assignments during shift.

3.5 Assist the primary nurse in providing care to the patient.

3.6 Assist the physician in patient examination and treatment.

3.7 Performs 12 lead EKG on the patient within 3 minutes of a STAT order and 15 minutes of a routine order, according to MHC polices and procedures.

3.8 Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate lead placement for routine cardiac monitoring and 12 lead EKG.

3.9 Demonstrates skill in trouble shooting problems with equipment.

3.10 Assists in safe and efficient transportation of the ED patient to and from private auto and to hospital room.

3.11 Provide a safe environment for the patient who requires observation and/or

restraint.

4 Performs patient procedures.

1) maintain rigid accuracy in identification of all patients

2) demonstrates knowledge of specimen labeling procedures and applies

3) knowledge by correctly and accurately labeling all specimens

3) demonstrates ability to correctly perform venipuncture and capillary drawing

techniques as assessed by supervisor and maintain a minimum repeat draw and

unsuccessful draw rate;

4) demonstrates an understanding of specimen suitability for testing by awareness of

proper anticoagulation and special handling techniques as designated in the laboratory

procedure manual;

5) notifies supervisor in a timely manner of all problems with phlebotomy duties;

6) demonstrates ability to read and review physician orders so that test are not missed

and samples doe not have to be redrawn.

7) demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks with particular emphasis on response to

STATS, ASAPs, timed draws, etc. an arranges for timely delivery of specimens to the

laboratory;

8) skills list to include but not limited to: venipuncture technique, capillary puncture

technique, timed draws, blood culture collection, blood banking procedures, and ABGs

after certification.

4.5 Recognizes changes in patient status and reports appropriate information to the RN

in a timely manner.

4.6 Obtains urine specimens (via CCUA, catheter, etc), stool specimens (for culture or

stool guaiac), wound cultures using appropriate t

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED certificate.

Licensure:

Experience: Patient care experience required.

Certifications: American Heart Association BLS-C Training required.

Other: Must have good oral communication skills both in person and over the phone to greet people and take messages and make arrangements. Must be able to stand or walk the majority of the shift. Able to push patients weighing up to 250 lbs. In a wheelchair or carrier. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Frequently bends and lifts during shift. Must complete ER Tech orientation and MHC orientation.

Preferred Education: Nursing Students or EMT students preferred.

Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Preferred Licensure:

Preferred Experience: Must be able to type and operate a computer.

Preferred Certifications:

Preferred Other:

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