Emergency Svcs Tech

About the Job General Summary of Position Assists the Emergency Department nursing staff in providing basic nursing care to patient with non-acute acute and rapidly changing physical needs. Performs a variety of invasive and non-invasive procedures under the supervision of the nursing/medical staff. Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Performs invasive/non-invasive procedures including but not limited to: Insertion of routine intravenous lines Insertion of urinary catheters Insertion of nasogastric tubes Phlebotomy. • Performs electrocardiograph (EKG) recordings on patients as directed. Enters patient information into EKG machine places electrodes appropriately records EKG and downloads information into the computer system. • Applies splints and other immobilization devices to patients with minor upper and lower extremity orthopedic injuries. • Applies knee immobilizers and ACE wraps as directed. • Performs eye irrigations and visual acuity testing. Reporting the results to the proper authority. • Fits patients for crutches and instructs patients in the proper use. • Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) such as feeding dressing bathing ambulating etc. • Takes vital signs and provides basic nursing support including but not limited to: responding to call lights collecting specimens from patients completing flow graphic and Intake and Output (I&O) sheets and transporting patients his/her personal possessions medical records and attached clinical devices (IV's and oxygen) by wheelchair stretcher bed etc. to various hospital locations throughout the Hospital. • Assists medical staff in wound care including but not limited to: immobilizing limbs and gathering supplies. • Initiates and assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). • Monitors receives and stocks equipment and supplies in designated areas. • May assist in the orientation/training of EMT-P students as directed. Minimal Qualifications Education • High School Diploma or GED required • May require up to l year of technical or other specialized training. • Successful completion of a department inservice training program within the first six weeks of employment required Experience • 1 to 3 years clinical hospital or EMS experience required Licenses and Certifications • EMT - Emergency Medical Tech required • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. Knowledge Skills and Abilities • Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar and arithmetic including fractions and decimals. • May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e. typewriter personal computer data terminal on-line printer calculator telephone facsimile copier sterilizing equipment blood pressure cuff or tables); the preparation comparison or checking of reports records and related data; and basic use of formulas charts tables drawings and knowledge of their application. This position has a hiring range of USD $22.22 - USD $33.79 /Hr.