ED Tech (Nights)

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Under close supervision, provides technical support for physicians and nurses in the Emergency Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• •Perform phlebotomy.
• •Perform 12 lead EKGs.
• •Transport patients to other departments.
• •Place patients on cardiac and vital sign monitor.
• •Perform Point of Care Testing.
• •Obtain lab specimens and documents all care/procedures provided.
• •Clean equipment and workspace.
• •Order/stock department supplies.
• •Clerical unit tasks as required/requested.
• •Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
• •Routinely participates in QI projects and encourages department to continuously improve.
• •Assist co-workers as needed/requested.
• •Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
• •Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• •Perform other essential duties as assigned.

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS

• •6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
• •3, 12-hour shifts per week.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• •High school diploma or equivalent.
• •Currently licensed as a Patient Care Technician (CPCT-A), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the state of Missouri.
• •Minimum of six (6) months direct patient care experience preferred.
• •Current AHA or Red Cross BLS required.
• •This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• •Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• •Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• •Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• •Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• •Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• •Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• •Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs.
• •Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.