Emergency Service Tech II

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Under close/general supervision by licensed personnel the Emergency Services Technician II will perform a variety of functions in support and care of patients requiring urgent or emergency care in an urgent care or emergency medical setting.

• Performs patient treatments assigned by the RN and other health care team members.
• Receives direction and assignments from physicians and nurses and provides technical support to optimize patient care.
• Responsible for reporting on the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor and other staff members.
• Coordinate and assist with care and patient flow by initiating collection of specimens or treatment within the scope of the position as directed.
• Utilize critical thinking skill to enhance patient flow high standard of care.
• Assist in training of new ED Technicians on duties in the Emergency Department. Mentoring and Monitoring ED Technicians staff at the direction of RN or Provider.
• Assist with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures.
• Assist with obtaining and documentation of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Assist with other technical functions such as: obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV, phlebotomy and heparin/saline locks, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis, and Point of Care Testing.
• Manages ordering and decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Participates in the Emergency Decontamination Team.
• Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings.
• Measure and fit crutches and canes; instruct patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
• Maintains use of appropriate medical equipment and supplies and monitors for expired dates.
• Participate in team meetings and in-services as needed.
• Assists with the unit's admission and discharge processes.
• Apprises the Registered Nurse and health care team of any observed significant changes in the patient's condition.
• Responds to patient requests and/or call light.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
• Functions in an emergency situation.
• Assists with restrained patients according to established policy and directed by RN and physician.
• Uses clinical knowledge in the care and management of patients based on diagnoses.
• Performs safety attendant duties and may provide direct observation of patients who are at risk of harming themselves or other as directed by supervisor or healthcare team members.
• Assists in supporting Environment of Care (EOC) safety checks.
• Monitors and records temperatures for specimen refrigerators daily.
• Responds appropriately to out of range refrigerator temperatures.
• Performs activities of daily living appropriate to patient’s condition.
• Provides ADLs including, but not limited to, toileting, hygiene, monitoring intake and output, meal serving, setting up, and feeding patients.
• Provides mobility activities including range of motion exercises, transferring, and ambulating of patients.
• Uses proper body mechanics, obtains help and/or uses appropriate equipment when lifting, moving or transferring patients from bed to chair, putting them on stretchers and assisting them into wheelchair.
• Establishes and maintains good communications with patients, families/visitors and hospital staff.
• Conveys needed information to patients and visitors.
• Answers patients’ requests for assistance and participates in intentional rounding in a timely fashion.
• Completes all unit specific and department competency requirements, as measured by supervisory review.
• Alarm management of cardiac monitors.
• Attends relevant educational and training programs, as evidenced by signature on in-service attendance logs.
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred

Experience:

• One of the following, required
  • Minimum one year of previous direct patient care experience from either an acute care; long term care; rehab facility or licensed care facility or...
  • Completion of one year or RN education from an approved ASN or BSN program where a minimum of 30 hours of clinical care was performed or...
  • Current Certified Nursing Assistant or...
  • Current EMT Experience less than 1 year

Certification:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/ or Certified First Responder, preferred
• BLS certification within 6 months from date of hire, required

Skills:

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Accuracy
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Creative Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Focusing
• Interacting with People
• Listening
• Time Management

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs, of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling
• Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking, walking
• Constant fit testing

Hazards:

• Occasional burns, chemical, electrical, explosives, mechanical, radiation/radiant energy
• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working conditions:

• Occasional extreme temperatures, vibration, wet and/or humid, dust, gases, mists
• Frequent fumes, odors
• Constant noise

Travel:

• No Travel