EMERGENCY CARE TECH - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Description

Reports to :

Director, Emergency Department

Position Supervises :

N / A

Job Summary :

Assists in the safe care of the patient as directed. Assists in maintaining safe and efficient unit operations, utilizing excellent customer service skills. Permitted to change patient from portable O2 to wall O2.

Education

⚬ Minimum :

High School Diploma or equivalent

⚬ Preferred :

Completion of Phlebotomy Training Course or equivalent training

Registration / Certification / Licensure :

Act 33 / 73 clearances and Healthcare Provider CPR

Experience

⚬ Minimum :

None.

⚬ Preferred :

Previous experience working as a unit secretary / nursing assistant; experience working in an emergency setting.

Other Requirements :

Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy. If no phlebotomy training upon hire, must successfully complete on the job phlebotomy training including a minimum of 100 successful blood draws by completion of the introductory period. Completion of EKG training within 6 months of hire / transfer. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to include prescription and non-prescription medications. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.

Status : Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements :

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted : Occasional : (0-1 / 3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs / day, 1 - 4 reps / hr)Frequent : (1 / 3 -2 / 3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs / day, 5 -24 reps / hr)Constant : (>

2 / 3rd of day , >

5.5 hrs / day, >

24 reps / hr) NOTE : An asterisk (

• ) indicates that the item is an essential function.

Non-Material Handling

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Stooping

Bending

Twisting

Climbing

Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N / A

Stairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL

Kneeling

Squatting

Crouching

Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N / A

Reaching Horizontal

Reaching Overhead

Grasping

Finger Manipulation

Seeing

Hearing

Repetitive Upper Extremity Use

Repetitive Lower Extremity Use

Material Handling

Pushing

OCCASIONAL

20# - 50#

Pulling

OCCASIONAL

20# - 50#

Lift

OCCASIONAL

20# - 50#

Lift

OCCASIONAL

20# - 50#

Lift

OCCASIONAL

Up to 20#

Carrying

10 feet)

OCCASIONAL

Up to 20#

Environmental Factors

Working alone - N / A

Working in cramped quarters - N / A

Constant interruptions

Working with hands in water

Use of power tools - N / A

Working on ladders / scaffolding - N / A

Exposure to vibration - OCCASIONAL

Exposure to dust - OCCASIONAL

Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONAL

Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - OCCASIONAL

Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N / A

Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL

Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - OCCASIONAL

Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - CONSTANT

Working with bloodborne pathogens

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