ED Tech - Full Time 11:00 am to 11:30 pm

Carolinas Medical Center; Wheeling Township (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Condell Medical Center is seeking a full-time team member for the Emergency Department. The role requires assisting physicians and RNs in patient care, performing phlebotomy, phlebotomy transport, and monitoring with EHR documentation.

EMT/MA credentials and a high school diploma are required. Shifts are 11:00 am to 11:30 pm, three days per week, with rotating weekends and holidays; benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and basic computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities with physicians, staff, patients and families.
• Must maintain and renew certifications as required by department/agency.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and registered nurses in technical patient care tasks.
• Perform phlebotomy and transport patients to other departments.
• Place patients on cardiac and vital sign monitors; perform wound care and Foley catheter insertions; obtain lab specimens.
• May start IVs if state regulations allow.
• Document procedures and observations in the EHR; communicate needs to the RN.
• Process daily patient charges in the EHR; coordinate communications (phone, paging, EMS).
• Maintain a safe, clean work area; assist with equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
• Assist with patient positioning and transport; ensure age-appropriate patient care and documentation.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

EHR experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Department:

36102 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Emergency Department

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

11am to 11pm 3 days per week with every third weekend and holiday rotation.

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $32.80

Hours:

Full Time ; 11:00 am to 11:30 pm, including rotating every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the TM practices.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Intravenous license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices, or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices, or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

Typically requires 1 year experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Basic computer skills and ability to work with Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
Must maintain skill and recertification as required by regulation and organization.
Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
High level of attention to detail.

Certification Addendum

Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others).

Major Responsibilities:

Assists the physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of the patients by performing phlebotomy, transporting patients to other departments, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performs wound care, inserts Foley catheters, and obtains lab specimens. May perform IV starts if allowed by state regulations.
Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedure through the Electronic Health record (EHR).
Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care. Coordinates and facilitates all forms of communications (phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, and EMS system).
Maintains a clean and safe working environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions.
Monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems. Arranges repair of major malfunctions.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift.

Must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.

Must be able to:

• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.

Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.

Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body fluids.

Will be required to wear gloves, goggles, and gowns on an as-needed basis.

Must have functional sight and hearing.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Our Commitment to You:

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