Emergency Department Technician II, Mid-shift

Company Description

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Job Description

Emergency Department Technician II
Full-time / Mid-Shift (3:30pm - 4:00am)
UM Capital Region Health - Largo, MD

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of a licensed nurse and/or physician, assists in the care of patients by performing triage, registration, basic lab tests, EKG's and related routine, non-professional nursing care.  Requires High School diploma or equivalent and CNA certification.

Principal Duties:

1.   Provides safe, effective, timely, and efficient patient care to assigned patients under supervision of licensed nurse.

a.   Delivers patient care based on assignments from a licensed nurse. Performs basic functions to include comfort measures linen distribution, passing ice and nourishments, offering and removing bedpans or urinals.

b.   Assesses and performs patient care procedures such as obtaining patient weight, vital signs, glucose monitoring, suctioning of trach /ET tube, I&O, dressing changes, specimen collection, and splint application. All care is at the direction of the licensed nurse or Emergency physician and or based on the plan of care and medical orders.

c.   Observes, Interprets and appropriately reports changing patient conditions and behaviors indicating needs or problems. Promptly answers patient call lights for all patient area.

d.   Quickly and accurately responds to cardiac monitor alarms by identifying and interpreting cardiac rhythms and communicating appropriate information. Procures rhythm strips for patients per departmental guidelines.

e.   Performs patient transfers to chair, bed or stretcher as requested observing basic safety practices and principles of body mechanics. Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed as requested to other departments, units or for discharge.

f.   Observes appropriate safety practices for patients including arm bands, side rails, restraints, call light position and toileting.  Helps to secure patient valuables as needed.

2.   Documentation

a.   Documents clearly and accurately on designated forms, e.g., patient ADLs, I & O, Vital Signs, Weights, dressing changes, suctioning, etc.

b.   Maintains unit records accurately as requested, including admission, transfer, discharge logs and interventions.

c.   Assists with the clerical responsibilities, including placing orders in the computer, and retrieving information as requested.

3.   Places and receives telephone calls related to patient care needs, assembles/stamps charts, prepares discharge charts, prepares requisitions, transcribes physician's orders and retrieves and enters information on the computer.

4.   Supplies and Equipment

a.   Assess Supply needs and procure from appropriate source. Orders necessary supplies from storeroom at staff request. Properly delivers specimens, requisitions, etc. to other departments. Stocks unit and each patient care area with necessary supplies and emergency equipment Assures all emergency equipment is in place and operational.

b.   Sets up and uses oxygen, cardiac monitors, EKG machines and other patient care equipment.

c.   Checks EKG machines, defibrillators and other emergency equipment to ensure they are in proper operating condition. Identifies and reports malfunctioning or broken equipment, supply problems and other safety hazards according to hospital standards. Performs QC on glucometer following department policy.

d.   Keeps hallways cleared and uncluttered. Places stretchers, wheelchairs and IV poles in designated locations. Cleans and maintains all IV and supply carts. Cleans IV pumps after each use.

e.   Strips beds, removes equipment/supplies from patient’s room, returns equipment to appropriate department/ storage area upon patient departures.  This includes replacement of suction canisters and stretcher area.  Appropriately follows infection control procedures.

5.   Participates in Unit-based quality assessment/improvement activities and staff meetings.  Makes realistic suggestions for improvement to enhance Unit function.

Customer Service:

1.   Greets customers in courteous, friendly, respectful and professional manner at all times, including maintaining eye contact when appropriate.

2.   Fo