Emergency Medical Tech I- PRN - Wenatchee, WA, United States - Confluence Health
Description
We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities.Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
Generous Retirement Plans
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Shift Differential
The Emergency Department Technician functions under the general direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse within the Emergency Department.
ED Tech provides patient care by performing the listed duties within context of their job description and the established procedures and standards of care in the Emergency Department.
To provide a variety of nursing related and personal services for patients in the Emergency Department, and to facilitate the flow of patients into and out of the Emergency Department as directed by the Emergency Department nurses and physicians.
Position Reports To :
Emergency Services Clinical Manager.
Transports stable patients under the direction of nursing staff. Assist registered nurses in critical or unstable patient transport.
Hourly rounding or sooner on patients and documentation in EMR.Communicate patient observations to the primary RN and document in EMR.
Assist with application of monitor lead placement, pulse oximetry and oxygen cannula or mask under the direction of RN.
Assist in collection of specimens; Document in EMR.Perform Point of Care testing to include; Performs the QC for necessary point of care testing.
Assist with and set up for selected procedures, such as simple pelvics, suturing, holding for blood draws, and holding for LP testing.
When assigned as Triage Tech, assist patients back to assigned room, undress and obtain a complete set of vital signs to include weight and ECG if indicated.
Determine need for additional food items for patients including popsicles.# Wipes down carts and equipment with disinfectant and places clean linen on carts.
# Perform wound and burn care under RN discretion and supervision. Dressing application using clean technique.
# Assist patient with crutches fitting, splinting, and gait training.
# Maintain supply of wheel chairs in Emergency Department.
# Stay with confused patients and children, as needed and directed by the RN caring for the patient.
# Assist with patients needing to be restrained per hospital policy. Performs the 15 minute checks and documents in the Electronic Medical Record.
# Provide temporary break relief for unit secretary. Performs the role of the Unit Secretary as needed to cover ill calls.
# Demonstrate compliance with Standard Precautions and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment.
# Inventory instruments per shift and report needs for replacements to the Lead EDT.
# Maintains all annual training requirements.
# Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential requirement of working at Confluence Health. Religious and medical exemptions will be considered upon request.
Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.
Recent work experience in Emergency Medicine, acute care, or related field.
O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
Work is in the Emergency Department of the Hospital.
Hourly/Salary :
Hourly
Mechanical Hazards - Yes