Emergency Department Technician

Emergency Department

Mora, MN

Professional

Part Time, Nights, 8 hour nights, every other weekend
Hours/Pay Period: 48

Posted 11/17/2021
Req # 2380

Department: Emergency Department
Reports To: Nurse Manager, Emergency Department**

SUMMARY
The individual in this position works under the direction of an RN. She/he provides direct and indirect patient care as delegated and directed by the professional staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Tasks that may be performed independently include but are not limited to; equipment set up, phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, blood glucose monitoring, CPR, assist patients with personal cares, visual acuity exam, apply splints, specimen collection, DME fitting and teaching, obtaining and documenting patient Vital Signs.

Tasks performed under the specific delegation of an RN include but are not limited to; wound dressing, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restraint application, pressure dressing, patient transfer and repositioning, application or discontinuation of C-Collar, IV discontinuation, foley catheter discontinuation.

Performs general housekeeping duties that are specific to the Emergency Department including room turn over, cleaning clinical equipment, and linen stocking.

Possesses excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills so as to ensure accurate transmission of information within the ED setting, to other departments, and to outside agencies and physicians.

Work as a collaborative member of the ED team. Demonstrates the ability to perform accurately and maintain composure while in a stressful environment. Demonstrate the ability to adjust to increased volume and activity.

Knows and understands role in disaster plan, fire plan and emergency codes.

Attends certification required classes, department meetings and education meetings.

Supports the policies and procedures of the organization and the standards of The Joint Commission as required for full accreditation. Supports The Joint Commission objectives.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position, as the employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.

Considers age-related factors in care, treatment, education, and evaluation of patients ranging from neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); BLS certification required, EMT or CNA certification required (if certification has lapsed must be renewed withing 6 months of hire), previous experience preferred. Employee will receive on the job training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to prepare accurate and complete correspondence for use by the public. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients, visitors, physicians, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Good public relation skills. Ability to deal with many departments. Ability to determine priority of tasks necessary to ensure the highest quality of care for patients' unique situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally pushing of up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is frequently exposed to high levels of noise, fumes and unpleasant odors and may be subjected to dangerous machinery and poisonous substances. Employee may also be occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold with/without change, dusts, mists, gases and poor ventilation. The employee may be exposed to violent behaviors and should be concerned with personal safety in any accident situation.

Performs a Class I job as classified by OSHA and may be exposed to Class I hazards.

Job Type: Part-time