Emergency Room Tech 1 - Flagstaff AZ
Emergency Room Tech 1 - Flagstaff AZ
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Job Description
Overview
This position is responsible for providing patient care and assists health care providers in performing assigned patient procedures within
scope of training. Position receives general supervision from RN APN PA or Physician in providing patient care.
Responsibilities
*Sets up prepares patient and assists with patient exam and minor surgical or health procedures within scope of training such as but not limited to: lumbar punctures; sterile instrument and field preparation suturing lacerations chest tube insertion closed fracture reduction gastric lavage pelvic examinations restraint application and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Applies orthopedic devices to include premanufactured and plaster splints under physician direction
*Performs specimen collection ensuring accuracy in identification and integrity by using appropriate techniques for all age criteria as required by Lab. Where state statute permits performs point of care testing for blood glucose hemoccult and gastroccult or other tests and performs quality control checks on point of care equipment as required. .
*Provides communication and updates to RN Physician or other providers related to perceived reactions or changes to patients condition. Accurately records information in the patient record documents vital signs and procedures completed as well as the equipment and techniques utilized.
* Accurately documents vital signs procedures completed and any changes in conditions in the patients chart.
* Implement clinical corrective actions within scope and appropriately document in the EMR.
* Ensures all certifications and/or licenses are uptodate and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.
* Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
* Attends department meetings and educational classes as required.
Qualifications
Certified Nursing Assistant license or Arizona Certified Emergency Medical Technician Required
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
Employment Type
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