ER-Patient Care Technician-PerDiem-6032

• Performs a rapid appraisal of a patient's immediate stability and respond as necessary to insure the well-being of the patient as necessary.
• Transport patients to other departments on monitors, as appropriate and requested.
• Assists RN's and Physicians with physical exams, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing and irrigation; initial, repeat and orthostatic vital sign measurements; application of monitor leads, specimen collection, and transports stable telemetry or non-monitored patients to nursing units.
• Document all care/procedures provided.
• Recognizes work priorities and responds; accordingly, anticipating the needs of the department.
• After training and where state statue permits, performs blood glucose testing; phlebotomy; saline lock insertion; IV discontinuation; bladder catheterization and removal.
• Monitors supply stock levels and reports needs. Notifies environmental services (EVS), maintenance, biomedical engineering, and others to ensure proper equipment and a safe environment is maintained.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.

Education:  High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:  N/A

Certification:  BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

License: Must meet one of the following;

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (If CNA must apply for LNA within 7 days and obtain LNA within 30 days of hire. Must complete IV Training within 90-days of hire)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Position uses problem solving skills and ability to effectively communication with patients, patients families, interdisciplinary and ancillary departments within the organization.

Education:  N/A

Experience:  Phlebotomy experience

Certification:  N/A

License:  N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A

Exposure Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals

• Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to manage technical business equipment i.e., phone, fax, computer etc.
• Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
• Able to sit for 3-5 hours per day; Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day; Able to walk for 3-5 hours day.
• Incumbent must be able to: distinguish appropriate colors
• Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level