Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

The Emergency Room Technician functions under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. He/she provides non-licensed direct patient care to neonate through geriatric patients. He/she assists the healthcare team by providing personal assistance to patients by caring for the patient equipment and supplies and also by providing clerical and nursing care support services.

understands incorporates and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission Vision and Values in behaviors practices and decisions.
Comments:
2Adheres to Corporate Compliance Guidelines
1. Understands and abides by HIPPA privacy and security laws and regulations.
2. Observes all applicable federal state and local laws and regulations.
3. Observes all Mercy Health System and applicable subsidiary policies and procedures including the Code of Conduct.
4. Observes Mercy Health System Corporate Compliance policy by reporting any concerns about compliance or business practices to his or her immediate supervisor appropriate management Corporate Compliance Officer or Compliance Hotline.
5. Completes compliance related education
Performance Measures Completes annual competency on Code of Conduct HIPAA and mandatories related to area of practice as assigned on Health Stream Online.
Comments:
3Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with Hospital Safety and Infection Control policies as required by OSHA and the patient Safety Program.
1. Consistently demonstrates knowledge if universal precautions isolation procedures and other infection control measures.
2. Provides a safe environment for all patients employees and visitors.
3. Identifies safety problems encountered during the course work that if corrected may result in the prevention of accident/injury to patients employees and visitors and reports problems to appropriate supervisor or the Patient Safety Hotline.
4. Adheres to System Hospital and Department-specific safety programs.
Medical / health care error reporting.
Aware of sentinel events definition and reporting procedure.
Completes annual patient safety fair training.
Performance Measures Completes infection control modules as assigned on HealthSteam Online.
Demontsrates 100% compliance with Hand Hygiene program.
Required documentation in MIDAS is 100% accurate.
Comments:
4 Adheres to all Mercy Health System Policies and Procedures Fully understands and complies
Seeks information and clarity when unsure
Performance Measures
Complies with:
- Absenteeism Control Policy #and with established departmental call-out procedures.
- Lateness Control Policy #and with proper notification procedures
- Mercy Health System dress code policies
- Colleague Responsibility Policy #as well as all other Human Resources Policies.
- Review MHS policies and procedures and references them accordingly when questions arise during the course of work for MHS
Comments:
5
Performance Improvement
Participates constructively in PI activities in the department
Can discuss performance improvement activities for the department
Contributes ideas for cost reductions improved efficiency and outcomes without sacrificing quality.
Maintains awareness of cost containment and waste reduction practices.
Maintains and uses material supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
Encourages and contributes innovative ideas and ways of doing things that increase efficiencies by challenging oneself and others to not accept the status quo.
Recommends changes to policies procedures and environment to enhance everyones ability to provide optimum service to all patients visitors and employees.
Demonstrates understanding of PDSA (plan do study act.) process and Just Culture.
Keeps abreast of regulatory requirements for assigned unit.

Comments:
6
Population Served
Recognizes special needs/concerns of populations served and adjusts communication accordingly i.e. language barrier diminished hearing concrete terms etc.
Creates a safe and therapeutic environment that supports the special needs of the population served.
Demonstrates effective abuse free verbal and non-verbal communication with residents/patients their families visitors and staff i.e. communicates in a respectful manner according to residential patients stage of development and cultural background.

Comments:
7
Organizational and Departmental Policies & Procedures
Actively participates in staff meetings and/or committee on a regular basis
Arrives on time for work and maintains good attendance
Wears appropriate attire and presents a neat appearance complies with Dress Code policy
Fully understands and complies with organizational and departmental policies and procudures
Aware of access to policies on the MHS intranet HRHQ (i.e. Administrative Manual HR policies etc.)
Seeks information and clarity when unsure of policy prior to initiating procedure
Maintains current immunization and other Employee Health requirements
Adheres to the Substance Misuse policy. Reports any signs of impairment suspicious behavior or diversion of drugs to supervisor prompty.
Protects all written and electronic patient information from view
Shreds/Shred It all discarded patient related documents
Adheres to the Statement of Confidentiality and all requirements as outlined in the HIPAA policies and procedure
Ensures that all equipment is in proper working order and takes malfunctioning equipment out of service. Report malfunctions promptly.
Maintains a safe neat clutter free work environment
Assumes ownership of cleanliness and neatness of work area and throughout the organization
Reports errors environmental hazards and injuries to supervisor promptly
Responds appropriately to fire drills codes etc.
Can locate and reference Emergency/Disaster Preparedness policies and resources
Demonstrates ability to prevent recognize and report abuse
Demonstrates ability to prevent recognize and report infant/child abductions
Demonstrates awareness of Safet Haven Protocol
Recognizes patients at risk for falls and follows prevention interventions
Recognizes and responds to changes in patient condition -- Rapid Response /Code
Seeks to resolve conflicts in a respectful way
Fully shares information that people need to do their job. Expresses ideas opinions and reactions constructively
Maintains an environment free of discrimination and harassment
Reports disruptive clinician behavior in support of Zero Tolerance of disruptive behavior
Supports non-retaliation for reporting disruptive behaviors
Participates in continuing education and shows initiative for self-development and documents appropriately
Maintains licensure/certification if applicable
Supports the orientation process
Seeks out information and shares information and expertise with co-workers
Understands role in patient and family education (if appropriate)
Provides the patient/family with appropriate educational materials and information (if appropriate)

Comments:
8
Skill Set
Demonstrates essential knowledge and skills when performing/assisting in procedures and treatments.
Performs vital signs on admission and at least every 2 hours or as directed by RN. Documents on EMR and reports results to RN.
Set up low flow O2 by nasal cannula (no application of oxygen)
Replaces O2 removed by patient
Demonstrates appropriate use of pulse oximeter :
- Properly uses different sensors based on age location to be used and
equipment functioning.
Care of the patient with IV fluids.
- Does not disconnect IV fluids.
- Reports to licensed nursing staff any site changes or repetitive pump alarms
Performs capillary blood glucose monitoring and PI accurately documents and reports results to RN in a timely manner.
Performs venipuncture for specimen collection:
- Utilizes techniques to insure patients do no develop unnecessary hematomas and bruising ie direct entering of vein direct pressure for appropriate length of time etc.
- Obtains lab specimens timely and processes specimens to the lab
- Ensures proper labeling of specimen
Collects lab specimens and cultures according to nursing practice standards i.e. (sputum stool urine wound). Ensures proper labeling of specimens.
Transports stable telemetry patients to unit.
Maintains I&O.
Performs EKG on admission as directed.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize and deal with agitated patients and family in a professional manner.
Assist RN in setting up and preparing the patient for:
- Laceration repairs
- Lumbar puncture
- Thoracentesis/paracentesis
- Chest Tube
- Eye Irrigation
- Gastric Lavage
- Application of cast/splints
- Assists with traction
Assembles measures and assist in crutch walking.


Comments:
9
Direct Patient Care
Sets up trays; feed patients as needed.
Assures assigned patients receive a diet once determined clinically cleared by the ED physician / primary RN assigned to patient.
Performs hygiene/comfort measures including baths and mouth care.
Turn patients to ensure proper circulation reports any skin breakdown to the attending RN.
Assists with patient admission and discharge and gives assistance to patients to their vehicles.
Transports patients transfers patients and positions patients so that safety and comfort are assured.
Demonstrates appropriate patient transfer techniques i.e. (utilizes correct body mechanics bed to chair/chair to bed/chair to chair or toilet transfer bed to stretcher transfer.
Maintains patient body alignment and positioning i.e. (assist with normal range of motion hip precautions pressure relief of high risk areas heels sacrum scapula hips etc.)
Respectfully completes post mortem care (post mortem medical examiner/autopsy)
Documents and demonstrates restraint care according to policy when performing 1:1/close observation patient monitoring.
- Never leaves patient alone.
- Remains within arms length.
- Reports any problems to RN immediately.
- Monitors patient potential risk factors when performing 1:1 patient monitoring
- / close observation patient monitoring.
Maintains ER tech duties for patient(s)
Interacts with patient(s) during 1:1/close observation
Responsible for all patient comfort measures i.e. blankets pillows call bells etc. and hourly rounding on patients.
Promotes environment/actions to reach/exceed departmental customer service score of % or greater.
Demonstrates essential knowledge and skill in caring for an agitated/confused patient (de-escalation techniques distraction etc)

Comments:
10
Plan of Care
Assigned patients at the beginning of each shift from assigned RN. He/she is responsible to keep RN updated related to the care of the patient reports off to RN when leaving unit and or at the end of shift.
Recognizes and reports pain management and supportive care issues.
Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.
Responsible for learning policies and nursing procedure.
Communicates with patients and families utilizing age and culturally appropriate communication.
Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and care.
Pain management and supportive care issues (recognizes and reports)
Demonstrates attributes necessary to function as a team member.
Documents in the EMR thru Meditech.
Communicates and documents change in patients condition to all appropriate individuals.
Consistently demonstrates hand-off communication for patient safety
Places admitted patients in beds when available within 2 hours of admission order.
Uses appropriate communication with population served while recognizing age related and cultural issues i.e. diminished hearing/vision cultural differences and language barrier.
Greets patient; prepares patient for exam; responsible for undressing and dressing gathering expected equipment from stock room and obtains linen.
Participates with nursing staff members in an organized and systemic manner of care. Communicates proactively to the health care team changes in patients condition and other relevant information.

Comments:
11
Indirect Patient Care
Provides supportive assistance required to facilitate care of the patient in the Emergency Department.
Checks rooms assigned at end of shift empty bedpans and urinals; clear over-bed tables.
Responsible to insure rooms are stocked at shifts end.
Maintains cleans and tracks equipment. Notifies the charge nurse/ manager of malfunctioning or non-functioning equipment and facilitates appropriate process for removing it from the patient care area while retrieving a replacement when appropriate.
Maintains supply of wheelchairs IV poles and oxygen tanks. (In proper location)
Directs requisitions for supplies forms equipment or equipment checks and notifies proper personnel of any malfunctions.
Assures blanket warmer is stocked.
Assures adequate supplies are available for all shifts (monitors suture carts)
Provides a climate conducive to educational experiences for students and new employees.
Obtains 2 hours of Stroke related education yearly and documents them in the ED continuing education book.

Comments:
12
Patient Safety
Cooperates with all areas in the admission and transfer of patients throughout the hospital to ensure efficiency.
Interacts professionally and keeps patient care team informed of patient condition.
Hourly rounding on assigned patients.
Collaborates with nursing staff and ancillary departments to become a multidisciplinary health care team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well coordinated.
Promotes a safe hospital environment for patients employees visitors and self.
Identifies and reports changes in patient condition promptly to RN.
Assures all patients have a correct identifying wristband in place.
Conducts patient rounds every hour to ensure safety assures bed is in low position Bed lock on side rails raised call bell with in reach.
Rounds on other patients while other ER Techs are busy or out of department.
Answers call lights promptly and courteously.
Keeps hallways and other common areas on the unit clear and free of supplies and equipment.
Keeps linen carts utility rooms supply rooms etc. neat and orderly. Linen covered at all times.
Greets visitors patients families and physicians and directs them appropriately.
Demonstrates ability to prevent recognize and report abuse.
Recognizes age-related issues and takes necessary precautions i.e. choking hazards falls etc.
Notifies charge nurse when leaving unit.
Utilizes good body mechanics when lifting pushing or pulling patients or objects
Removes soiled bed linens and makes the bed:
- Disposes of linen and trash appropriately. Assures linen hamper are emptied
prior to end of shift and as needed..
Able to locate and demonstrate appropriate use of safety equipment:
- Gloves latex and latex free
- Masks/eye shields
- Gowns
Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.
Maintains isolation precautions where indicated;
- Identifies specific isolation precautions in use (airborne droplet contact) and
specific techniques required (gowns mask - surgical vs. HEPA gloves)
Disposes of supplies appropriately used and unused
Assists in keeping rooms clean and orderly.
Empties bed pans urinals bedside commodes on ongoing basis.
Demonstrates appropriate use of and alternatives to restraints including least restrictive measures.
Acts as a patient advocate and upholds patients rights.
Promotes and maintains a safe clean and orderly environment.
Defers ethical concerns to appropriate resources.


Comments:
13
Clerical Support
Assists with unit secretary role and responsibilities.
Accurate completion of admissions transfers and discharge records of patients.
Functions calmly and efficiently.
Answers the telephone as scripted; directs all calls appropriately; takes an accurate message and delivers to the appropriate individual while demonstrating proper telephone etiquette using age appropriate and culturally appropriate communication.
Functions calmly and efficiently.
Facilitates incoming fax information to appropriates staff
Other duties as assigned.

Comments:
14
Emergency Response
Maintains current BCLS/CPR
Performs BCLS/CPR in Code Blue situation.
- Properly uses bag-valve-mask resuscitator (pediatric adult geriatric).
Recognizes changes in patients condition and promptly reports to RN
Functions calmly and efficiently in an emergency situation so that the patients immediate needs are addressed.
Retrieves emergency equipment in code situations i.e. code cart IV. Pump EKG Portable O2.
Relocates other patients (when possible) and family members during emergency
Makes rounds on all patients during emergency
Recognizes and initiates Rapid Response as needed per policy.
Recognizes signs and symptoms of stroke and reports such to professional staff.
Demonstrates awareness of end-of-life policies (DNR).

Comments:
15Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.
Comments:
16Adheres to applicable Federal State and local laws and regulations Trinity Healths Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct as well as other policies and procedures.
Comments:

MercyFitzgerald Hospital has an opening for a Per Diem Emergency Technician.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Previous nursing assistant EMT and/or emergency room experience preferred;
• Current CPR certification.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.