Emergency Room Tech PRN

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Organization:

Emergency Services

Job Summary:

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Department information: The environment is fast-paced, high-energy, and our staff is like family.

We care for adult and pediatric patients who are being treated for emergency medical conditions. Our patients are unique because we never know what is going to come through our door. 14 rooms, 5 additional beds, treating 60 patients a day.

Schedule: Varied Shifts - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and 9:00 pm to 5:00 am.

Preferred qualifications:

1-year acute care experience, preferably past emergency room experience
Professionalism
Exceptional reliability
Great communication skills
Strong teamwork skills
Significant emotional intelligence for the patient population
Flexible availability for scheduling



JOB SUMMARY
The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting in direct patient care specific to the unit assigned; EKG’s; Behavioral Health Observation; assisting with patient transfers and repositioning, transporting of patients, supplies, or specimens; and any other duties as deemed necessary to ensure optimal patient care and physician service, under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse. The Patient Care Technician is responsible to the Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Clinical Supervisor, Department Manager/Director, Nursing Supervisor, Associate Directors of Nursing Services and the Chief Nursing Officer.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Supports patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards • Provides patient care based upon the nursing process in accordance with mission & vision, as directed and observed by the RN/LPN. Assists with procedures according to organizational/departmental standard • Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral instructions. • Ability to demonstrate effective communications skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and co-workers • Compliance with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures, and regulations specific to the unit. • Maintains annual education requirements prior to due date. • Knowledge and implementation of standardized PPE regarding the prevention / transmission of infectious disease / isolation processes. • Other duties assigned TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do, helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working