Emergency Department Tech Weekend Only- Sawmill Centre

Shift: Fulltime 11:00am-11:00pm and 1:00pm-1:00am Every Friday Saturday and Sunday

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Assist the staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. Maintain and update patient records in a timely orderly manner. Acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to unit and demonstrate enthusiastic friendly approach.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs delegated direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.

• Reports conditions of patients including changes or abnormal findings to Primary Nurse Charge Nurse or Provider.

• Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet patient needs.

• Acts as a patient advocate.

• Correctly and efficiently completes documents and communicates physician orders and care provided. Correctly utilizes computer systems and serves as a unit resource.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements core measures infection prevention and patient quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes.

• Maintains a well-organized appropriately stocked and clean work environment and provides an environment that is conducive to workflow.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination

Work Experience

• Prefer completed Fundamentals of Nursing or a Nursing Assistant Program or have experience as a patient care technician in an acute care setting or nursing home or experience as an ED Technician.

Training

N/A

Language

N/A

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work. Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role.

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

• General office environment.

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *

• May be required to use physical restraints.

• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *

• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

• May have periods of constant interruptions.

• Required to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

• Prolonged periods of working alone.

• Other:

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Frequently standing walking bending crouching stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting moving or carrying pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions deadlines or irregular hours. May be required to take calls and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

Physical Requirements

This section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role. Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirements for each physical demand and work position below.

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)

Stoop Kneel

Crawling

Climbing

Balance

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Other:

Not applicable to this position

Skills

• Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.

• Skill in English grammar and spelling. Neat legible handwriting. Ability to file and maintain patient records files and reports.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones computer terminals and printers. Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nursing care.

• Ability to report changes in the patients condition to the professional nurse.

• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.

• Skill in maintaining patient care record. Ability to communicate clearly.