The ER Tech-P in the Emergency Department setting is responsible for assisting the RN and Physician with patient care, carrying out delegated tasks within their scope of practice. The ER Tech-P must assist the licensed nursing personnel in meeting the education, physical, and psychosocial needs of patients based on their age-specific needs. ER Tech - P must involve the patient, parents, and family/significant others in the plan of care. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physicians, staff, or patient issues. The ER Tech - P is responsible for maintaining the standards of care in a holistic, family-centered and individualized manner. In the performance of his/her job duties, the ER Tech-P is responsible for maintaining quality and guest relations.
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Texas licensure as a Paramedic with 2 years of hospital emergency room experience preferred.
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BLS required. ACLS and PALS are preferred but not required.
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Strong communication skills both in oral format and written.
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Flexible and service-oriented.
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Problem-solving skills and ability to think critically in an emergency setting.
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Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
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Ability to react calmly
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
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Potential physical activity such as heavy lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over 100 lbs.
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Maintains continuing education as needed for licensure.
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Carry out delegated tasks as assigned by the RN and/or Physician within the EMT-P scope of practice.
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Follow protocols, written by the medical director, as they pertain to specimen collection or any other delegated task.
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Documents accurately in the electronic medical records, maintaining patient privacy and adhering to HIPAA standards.
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Documents appropriately and accurately in all log books in the laboratory when documenting patient lab results.
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Reports critical lab values appropriately and in a timely manner.
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Assists with the stabilization and continued treatment of patients in the emergency department.
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Assists nurses in performing direct patient care activities.
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Stocks departments/rooms daily.
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Exhibits positive attitude towards performances of duties/customer service skills.
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Assists in ensuring all chest pain patients receive EKG within 10 minutes of arrival.
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Answers call for assistance by staff and patients promptly.
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Rounds on patients to provide appropriate comfort measures for patients.
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Coordinates patient care activities with nurses.
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Assists in keeping all areas of the Emergency Department neat, organized, and clean. Returns/cleans equipment after use.
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Actively looks for ways to improve patient care in the Emergency Department.
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Collects/processes specimens in a proper, timely manner.
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Promotes a positive image of SignatureCare Emergency Center in all interactions.
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May be required to work holidays and weekends as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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Performs duties in a fast-paced emergency room
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The employee must be able to lift and/or move using proper body mechanics and agree to ask for assistance if required.
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While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit; The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
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Must submit to random drug screenings.