Emergency Department Technician

Bryan College Of Health Sciences; Kearney, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan College Of Health Sciences is seeking a nursing assistant to perform clerical tasks and patient care under RN supervision. The role includes monitoring telemetry, updating information systems, and promptly notifying nursing staff of changes in patient status.

Ideal candidates hold a Nebraska CNA or EMT license with CPR/BLS certification and will communicate effectively with the care team, assist with transfers, and help maintain patient safety and dignity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Active Nebraska CNA or EMT license is required.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates clearly with RNs and medical staff.
• Verifies telemetry alarm settings each shift and adjusts as directed.
• Performs clerical duties related to patient intake, discharge and transfer.
• Answers telephone, call lights and EMS radio; relays messages.
• Provides basic nursing tasks such as positioning and assisting with mobility.
• Reports patient pain to supervising RN.
• Transfers patient information via fax, scan and file.
• Updates status board as patient changes occur.
• Promotes patient safety and reduces care errors.
• Maintains professional relationships within and across departments.
• Attends in-services and completes online learning modules.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates flexibility and composure under stress.

Skills

Communication

Telemetry monitoring

Clerical tasks

Team collaboration

Patient comfort support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nebraska CNA or EMT license

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification

Job description

Summary

Performs clerical and receptionist duties relating to updating and organizing of information along with input of physician orders. Working under the supervision of the charge nurse on duty, demonstrate the ability monitor cardiac telemetry and promptly notifying nursing staff with changes. The tech performs delegated duties consistent with his/her scope of practice related to direct patient care.

• Communicates in a clear and concise manner to RNs and medical staff.


• Verifies telemetry monitor alarm settings every shift and adjusting alarms only with RN direction and verification.


• Perform clerical duties related to patient intake, discharge, and transfer processes.


• Answer telephone, call lights, and EMS radio. Takes messages and communicate information to appropriate person.


• Provides general nursing care such as positioning patients, assisting in use of bedpan, commode, and ambulating patients as delegated.


• Reports patient complaint of pain to supervising RN.


• Able to effectively fax, scan and file patient information appropriately.


• Skilled on computer and updating status board as patient changes occur.


• Helps promote an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.


• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.


• Attends education in-services and completes online learning modules, as assigned.


• Treat patient and families with respect and dignity.


• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalency required. Active Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network