ED Tech PRN

Job Description

Job Description

ED Tech (FT)

Template Used : Staff template

POSITION SUMMARY

• ED techs are employed to take care of patients’ everyday needs.
• Conducts personal care duties such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, as well as brushing teeth and combing hair.
• Helps patients in and out of bed, often by lifting or carrying them, and assist them with walking.
• Answers patients' calls for help, take their vital signs, and monitor their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
• Works under the supervision of an experienced nurse, and reports any problems or worsening in a patient's condition to the facility staff.
• Other job requirements may include stocking and keeping storerooms tidy and cleaning patient rooms.

OVERVIEW

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent customer service skills.

High School Diploma or equivalent

PCT I – highschool or college Certified Assistant program preferred

1 - 2 years experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Heavy : Exert 50 – 100 lb. of force occasionally and / or up to 30 lb. of force frequently - greater than 75%

Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Level I

Neonates 1 - 30 days

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Observes and reports patient's status and needs.

EDUCATION AND COMPETENCY

Attends all mandatory and department-specific education and training programs as required.

Attends all required education and training and can describe his / her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job related hazards.

Has met all required competencies for the evaluation period as evidenced by job specific competency evaluations...