EPC Technician Nights Full Time Danbury Hospital

Description

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of Americas 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

Summary:

Assists the Emergency Department team by providing quality patient care working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Prepares patients for exam maintains communication with RNs and ED Providers regarding patient status changes transports patients to testing and other units performs and documents phlebotomy EKGs blood sugars bladder scans and other care as directed and within the scope of certifications and training ensures patient satisfaction by providing constant communications with patients and their families ensures treatment areas are appropriately stocked and equipment is available and in proper working order works proactively with other team members to maintain department through-put.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists in the preparation of the treatment area which includes the checking and maintaining of stock and supplies in their assigned areas.
2. Prepares patients for exam- undresses patient positions for comfort adheres to appropriate monitoring devices assures appropriate supplies.
3. Performs various tasks including but not limited to vital signs I&OsEKGs Bladder Scans Blood Glucose Phlebotomy sizing and use of Durable Medical Equipment etc
4. Works within a variety of care settings within the ED working collaboratively with the RN and providers in those areas as an integral member of the team in the pod or area such as triage
5. Participates as an active member with specific roles within the ED team in the care of the complex patient ( trauma cardiac arrest etc.). Placing patients on monitors set up of the fluid warmer pleurovac
6. Performs hourly rounding and maintains regular communications with patients and their family members
7. Maintains ongoing communications with team members regarding patient status to proactively manage care and manage any issues
8. Documents task completion and patient care interactions.
9. Transports patients to testing and in-patient units.
10. Completes mandatory continuing education.
11. Attends staff meetings.
12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required: Current EMTor Medical Assistant certification orNursing student or1 year prior certification required.

Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: Phlebotomy EKG Training Direct Patient Care Skills

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.

Credentials:EMT

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 119

Department: Emergency Department

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $20.50 - $34.50 Hourly