Emergency Dept Tech

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY : Assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within scope of practice under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Provides supportive care to the Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or physician.
• May perform approved procedures per job description, orientation skills checklist and per policy.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, supports and assists team members in all activities.
• Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentation and with all co-workers, patients, visitors and physicians.
• Recognizes and reports appropriate data to the Registered Nurse.
• Assists Registered Nurse and physicians with assessments, examinations and treatment.
• Performs and assists with technical skills as defined in scope of practice.
• Performs other duties as in-service, including crutch walking, dressing changes and assisting physician with splint or cast application.
• Adheres to Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District policies addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Assists patients from vehicle into wheelchair or on to gurney, as need dictates. Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and within established standards.
• Maintains patient comfort and privacy.
• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.
• Maintains and prepares rooms between patients and procedures. Assists with preparation of equipment for procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served.
• Able to interpret data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE :

AGE OF THE POPULATION SERVED :

Newborn Infant / Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric x All No Patient Care

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :