ED Patient Care Tchn PD (GV)

Job Description

Participates in direct patient care activities, under the supervision of clinical healthcare team, in support of Emergency service operations.

Job Responsibility

• Participates in delegated patient care activities, as assigned by clinician.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, respirations, pulse, weight, and height) using appropriate equipment.
• Draws blood and other various specimens. Processes specimens following established procedures and techniques.
• Performs electrocardiograms on patients and maintains related equipment.
• Observes cardiac and other patient monitors. Recognizes arrhythmias, obtains documentary strips, and promptly notifies appropriate clinician.
• Performs grade I and II decubitus care, as required.
• Records all patient care activities in medical record.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
• Informs RN and healthcare team members of any observed significant changes in patients condition.
• Participates in emergency situations as assigned by clinician.
• Performs CPR, as required.
• Assists clinician with bleeding control, suturing, crutch setting, splinting, etc.
• Assists in restraining patients, as needed, according to established policies.
• Escorts or transports patients within facility.
• Uses proper body mechanics, obtains help and / or uses appropriate equipment when lifting, moving or transferring patients to / from stretchers, assisting them into wheelchairs, etc.
• Picks-up and delivers specimens, materials and equipment, as required.
• Adheres to infection control standards in the performance of job duties. Cleans and disinfects related equipment and supplies.
• Assists in checking, stocking and supplies, as required.
• Maintains ongoing communication with healthcare team members, patients and families.
• Communicates any concerns needing immediate attention to appropriate healthcare team member.
• Conveys needed information to patients and visitors.
• Responds to patient call lights, requests, and / or comfort needs, as assigned by clinician.
• Performs related duties as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).