Traveling Patient Care Associate - Columbia, SC, United States - MUSC

Description

The Emergency Department Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager.

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician II performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

Documents all abnormal rhythms.

Provide the duties of direct nursing care that does not require a licensed nurse to perform for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Demonstrates competency in performing EKG's after completing appropriate training. Places telemetry leads appropriately.

• Simple wound care and dressings. Monitoring drainage from drainage devices, including chest tubes, Jackson Pratt drains, etc.
• Maintains supply inventory and notifies appropriate person/manager of special-order items to be restocked. Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

PRN
CC003779 COL - Emergency Department (NMC)
Hourly
Health-19
Work Shift
Nights (United States of America)
5+ years' experience in emergency room preferred; must have experience with EKG, Phlebotomy, and telemetry. Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic computer skills required.

Within three months of hire date, must successfully pass the on-line course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills, TACT training, and EKG training.

Successful completion of the Emergency Department Technician unit specific training and competency demonstration is required within the first six months of employment or will result in separation of employment.

Position may require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends. Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action, including termination. Positions within the Emergency Department require a copy of academic degree or transcript


Education:
High School Degree or
Equivalent Work Experience: 2 years
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