Emergency Dept Tech

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. in Arizona seeks a full-time Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant to support the Emergency Department team.

Under supervision of a Clinical Nurse, you will perform direct patient care activities, collect data, and assist with care plans in compliance with state EMS regulations. Responsibilities include charting, basic patient care like applying splints, assisting CPR, preparing admissions, and maintaining unit supplies.

Qualifications

• Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Patient care experience preferred.
• Current LNA/CNA or EMT certification OR RN in progress within 2 years of hire.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Provider prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record routine patient data to ensure accurate charts.
• Assist with basic patient care including splints, casts, and CPR during cardiac events.
• Assemble patient charts, enter admission orders and demographic data.
• Identify and report unusual findings to ensure timely intervention.
• Maintain unit stock, supplies, and equipment for efficient operation.
• Obtain blood specimens per physician order and deliver as needed.
• Support care rounds and in-service meetings to stay updated on care plans.
• Maintain the unit environment and assist patients and families with orientation.

Skills

Patient care experience

LNA/CNA/EMT

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department: PCH-SW | Emergency Department

Shift: (Days Vary), Nights, 7pm-8:30am

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting #: 1051930

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position works under the direction and is supervised by a Clinical Nurse to perform a variety of direct patient care services to assist in the implementation of selected portions of the care plan in accordance with the regulations established by the Arizona Emergency Medical Services laws.

Position Duties

• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, collects and records a variety of routine patient data to ensure ongoing accuracy of patient chart.
  
• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, performs a variety of basic patient care activities including, but not limited to, assist in applying splints, casts, and other orthopedic devices and performing CPR during cardiac arrest management to provide for optimal comfort and safety of the patient.
  
• Assembles patient charts for new admissions and enters admission orders and demographic data as needed to provide for timely and complete patient record for efficient patient care and financial processes.
  
• Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors, and treatment administered to appropriate healthcare professional to ensure timely and effective intervention.
  
• Maintains inventory levels of stock items, supplies, and equipment to provide for efficient and cost effective unit operation.
  
• Obtains blood specimens by physician order or per protocol following hospital and/or clinical lab guidelines; assists in delivering lab specimens as requested.
  
• Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings, conferences, and daily care rounds to maintain understanding of care plan changes, issues, and expectations.
  
• Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the unit's environment.
  
• Provides orientation to the unit and hospital systems and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit's policies and requirements.
  
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent. Required Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Patient care experience. Preferred Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), current Arizona EMT/Paramedic certification OR successfully completed clinical nursing skills portion of an accredited nursing program (RN within 2 years of date of hire). Required Yes No 2. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association prior to start date. Required Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly 2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly 3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly 4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly 5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly 6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally 7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently 8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently 9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly 10. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly 11. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly 12. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly 13. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently 14. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly 15. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently 16. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree