ED Patient Care Tech

Job Title : ED Patient Care TechDepartment : Emergency Department Location : Canton-Potsdam Hospital ​ Hours Per Week : Per Diem (as needed)Schedule : Variable days and shifts, weekend, and holiday coverage : 6 : 45 am-7 : 15 pm and 6 : 45 pm - 7 : 15 am SUMMARY :

Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined / delegated by a licensed nurse or Practitioner. Assists with tasks necessary for the general organization of the ED Dept., being flexible meeting patient and / or unit needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide direct patient care and indirect activities to facilitate smooth running ED

Provide safe and competent care of patients, to include ambulation, transferring or lifting of patients

Take patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain level

Document vital signs and EKG information in the EMR

Assist with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients within the Hospital

Order / rotate stock in ED ensuring products are not overstocked or expired; restock ER rooms

Provide CPR during emergency “code” situations

Perform EKG’s on ED patients as ordered by Practitioner

Perform blood collection procedures by venipuncture

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

American Heart Association Basic Life Saving (AHA BLS) required

Safe Patient Handling training (can be obtained on the job required within one month of hire

OSHA Category I : High risk of exposure to blood / body fluids in the day to day job duties.

Individual may be required to work non-standard shifts as needed (weekend, evenings, swing shift, or some combination).

UNION :

1199-721 - LPN & Technical (CPH)

Note : Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION :

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and / or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE : $21.10 - $30.12

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.