ED Patient Care Tchn PD (GV)

Job Description

Participates in direct patient care activities, under the supervision of clinical healthcare team, in support of Emergency service operations.

Job Responsibility

• * Participates in delegated patient care activities, as assigned by clinician.
  • Obtains and documents patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, respirations, pulse, weight, and height) using appropriate equipment.
  • Draws blood and other various specimens. Processes specimens following established procedures and techniques.
  • Performs electrocardiograms on patients and maintains related equipment.
  • Observes cardiac and other patient monitors. Recognizes arrhythmias, obtains documentary strips, and promptly notifies appropriate clinician.
  • Performs grade I and II decubitus care, as required.
  • Records all patient care activities in medical record.
  • Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
  • Informs RN and healthcare team members of any observed significant changes in patients condition.
• * Participates in emergency situations as assigned by clinician.
  • Performs CPR, as required.
  • Assists clinician with bleeding control, suturing, crutch setting, splinting, etc.
  • Assists in restraining patients, as needed, according to established policies.
• * Escorts or transports patients within facility.
  • Uses proper body mechanics, obtains help and/or uses appropriate equipment when lifting, moving or transferring patients to/from stretchers, assisting them into wheelchairs, etc.
  • Picks-up and delivers specimens, materials and equipment, as required.
• * Adheres to infection control standards in the performance of job duties. Cleans and disinfects related equipment and supplies.
• * Assists in checking, stocking and supplies, as required.
• * Maintains ongoing communication with healthcare team members, patients and families.
  • Communicates any concerns needing immediate attention to appropriate healthcare team member.
  • Conveys needed information to patients and visitors.
  • Responds to patient call lights, requests, and/or comfort needs, as assigned by clinician.
• Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Must successfully complete facility's training program within probationary period OR have current related certification in patient care.
• Successful completion of BLS course upon completion of orientation, required.
• Minimum of two (2) years related direct patient care experience, required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of phlebotomy procedures, EKG equipment, and cardiac monitors, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and/or oral instructions.

*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).