ED TECH II

Kaiser Permanente; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Honolulu is seeking an Emergency Department Technician II for Moanalua MOB, part-time evening shift. Under supervision of RN or Provider, you will assist in examination and treatment, help maintain safety and infection control, and support the health care team in delivering patient care.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, EMT-B or allied training, and a Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) months of acute healthcare delivery experience
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Training as EMT-B, Medical Assistant, Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman, or nursing student with clinical coursework and practicum of an accredited RN program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association
• N/A

Responsibilities

• Implements care plan under RN or Provider direction and assists with data collection.
• Records vital signs and reports abnormal findings promptly.
• Records nursing care activities in the patient record according to standards.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, procedures, and discharges.
• Transports patients, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains confidential information and adheres to safety and infection control standards.
• Assists with procedures and equipment setup.
• Participates in staff meetings and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Team player

Medical equipment familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT-B / Medical Assistant training

Nursing student with clinical coursework

Tools

EMR / EHR systems

Job description

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of registered nurse or provider, assists in examination and treatment of patients. Works as a member of the health care team within organizational and departmental standards, policies, procedures, processes and guidelines.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Implements care plan at the direction of RN or Provider. Assists with data collection. Obtains and records vital signs; reports results to RN or Provider. Observes and records pertinent patient information; immediately reports to RN or Provider abnormal findings, changes in patient condition, and emergency situations.

• Demonstrates technical competencies in specialized technical skills, use of equipment, and basic competencies to work on a specialty unit.

• Records data and nursing care activities in the medical record according to hospital and department standards; utilizes department forms per procedures.

• Assists with admissions, transfers, procedures, and discharges.

• Transports patients, equipment, and supplies from one location to another; assists with lifting as needed.

• Provides pertinent information as directed by the RN or Provider to members in the department and to other departments; assures information is accurate and complete.

• Functions within parameters of job description; adheres to Federal/State/Regional /Hospital /Department standards, policies, and procedures.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient and company proprietary information.

• Reports to RN or Charge RN when leaving the unit.

• Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues; assists with lifting; utilizes proper body mechanics and patient safety equipment for safe patient transfers and injury prevention.

• Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues; utilizes universal precautions.

• At the direction of the RN or Provider reinforces written materials provided to the patient.

• Assists health care team with emergency situations; maintains awareness of emergency preparedness procedures.

• Maintains clean, safe and well-equipped environment for patients and staff; assures the equipment and supply inventory are maintained and available for use.

• Assembles decontamination equipment and participates in disaster procedures as assigned by the charge nurse, nurse manager or designee.

• Participates regularly in staff meetings, in-services, and performance improvement activities.

• Assists with orientation and training and provides feedback to RN.

• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization and to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.

• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.

• Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

• Assists RN and Providers with various procedure, including positioning and set up of draping and prepping.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience

  Nine (9) months of acute healthcare delivery experience or related background and experience.

• Education

  High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Training as Emergency Medical Technician, Basic (EMT-B), Medical Assistant, Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman, or nursing student who has completed one or more semesters of clinical coursework and practicum of an accredited registered nursing program.

• License, Certification, Registration

  Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

• Additional Requirements:

  N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of Emergency Medical Technician, Basic (EMT-B), Medical Assistant, Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman.

• Completion of one or more of the following American Heart Association courses:

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP),
  • Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support,
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

• Completion Emergency Medical Technician, Basic (EMT-B), Medical Assistant, Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman, or nursing student who has completed one or more semesters of clinical coursework and practicum of an accredited registered nursing program.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Emergency Department Technician II - Moanalua MOB - Part Time - Evening Shift

LOCATION: Honolulu, Hawaii

REQNUMBER: 1439082

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.