Emergency Room Tech PRN 1

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support urgent and emergency care. You will assist with lab draws, interact with patients, transport and monitor, and maintain medical records under supervision by licensed personnel.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, good communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment. Prior mental health exposure is a plus, with duties including 1:1 observation and crisis de‑escalation support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an AA is preferred.
• Basic rhythm recognition and BLS training within specified timelines.
• Experience or training in a mental health setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lab drawings as needed.
• Interact with patients, observe behaviors, and report observations.
• Maintain patient records and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Provide direct patient care and supportive counseling.
• Respond to emergency situations and assist with CPR when needed.

Skills

Typing

Medical terminology

Computer charting

Team communication

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (AA)

Tools

Medical terminology references

Job description

Under close/general supervision by licensed personnel the Emergency Department Technician will perform a variety of functions in support and care of patients requiring urgent or emergency care in an urgent care or emergency medical setting. The Emergency Department Technician will work directly with and provide close observation of patients assigned to their care. Care assignment is delegated through registered nurses and/or providers. The Emergency Department Technician will maintain an orderly work environment at nursing station/exam areas; responds to patient care needs; transports patients; delivers specimens to lab; data entry for orders; answers phone, performs EKGs and directs calls to RN's on duty as required. The Emergency Department Technician is also responsible for direct patient interaction with patients experiencing behavioral, mental, substance abuse (high risk patients), and other conditions that effects or impairs a patient’s ability to behave in a sound and rational manner. Must possess knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, and trends in mental health crisis intervention and have considerable knowledge in human behavior. The Emergency Department Technician will provide therapeutic interaction, understand escalating behavior, and intervene to de‑escalate behavior. The Emergency Department Technician will also provide 1:1 observation, ensuring patient and associate safety, of high risk patients, both in the ER and all other area of the hospital. The Emergency Department Technician reports directly to the Director Emergency Department.

Essential Functions

• Will be required to assist with lab drawings as needed.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• Receives, greets and directs patients, visitors and hospital personnel.
• Provides accurate responses in a friendly, timely and courteous manner.
• Ability to access, manage and update patient medical records through Hospital Electronic Medical Record Information System.
• Maintains HIPAA rules, regulations and follows 'Patients’ Rights Policy' at all times.
• Appropriately directs phone calls to RN's, relays messages, maintains confidentiality in department at all times.
• Utilizes proper phone etiquette at all times.
• Monitor behavior, recognize behavioral escalation, provide therapeutic de‑escalation Coordinated and assist with care as directed.
• Attend to physical needs of patients and family in collaboration with RN's and Physicians. Including assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing, toileting and caring for incontinence if necessary along with feeding and mobility.
• Acquires and accurately documents vital signs.
• Completes assigned duties of data entry for orders and procedures.
• Provides therapeutic patient interaction Utilize Crisis Prevention Intervention when exposed to volatile patients to maintain personal safety while ensuring safety for the patient and other individuals on the unit.
• Fosters good public relations for the hospital.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with organizational mission and goals.
• Follows all applicable hospital policies and procedures.
• Follows policies and procedures for infection control and facility safety in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of information management as appropriate.
• Always Work cooperatively and productively with physicians, Social workers, crisis response workers, nurses, other providers and staff, patients and families.
• Coordinates activity in department at direction of RN's and communicates well with all members of patient care team to meet patient needs.
• Closely monitors patient and environment to provide safe area for both associates and patient.
• Demonstrates proficiency and assist with other technical function such as: obtaining 12‑lead EKGs.
• Assist with wound care, insertion of Foley catheters.
• Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings.
• Assist nursing staff in responding to emergency situations.
• Assist with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures.
• Monitor and document nutritional intake.
• Assists in assessment and planning for high‑risk patient services.
• Provide direct care and supportive counseling.
• Respond to all code gray when available.
• Participates in facility Quality Improvement/IOP Program.
• Demonstrates skills in verbal, nonverbal and written communication in a dignified and courteous manner.
• Assists in transporting patient to rooms /procedures and maintains comfort and safety.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency of role when a patient is being transferred in to our facility or to another facility, either by ground or helicopter.
• Stocks rooms and nurse station and prepares area to receive patients; photocopies as needed.
• Inventories and requisitions supplies as needed.
• Accurately charts patient information and data obtained.
• Demonstrates knowledge on use of fax machines and copy machine.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology.
• Completes mandatory yearly education required.
• Assists in unit record keeping and maintains organized and up to date file cabinets.
• Attends unit meetings and reads hospital e‑mail.
• May be assigned to monitor patients on a continual basis.

Essential Behaviors

• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Be available to work overtime, if needed.
• Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Be respectful of all with whom you interact and follow the SCL Health Service Behaviors.
• Be well groomed and dressed appropriately for your role.
• Be in compliance with the drug and alcohol policies.
• Be sufficiently rested to perform your duties throughout the period assigned.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Be able to communicate clearly, think, clearly and concentrate on assigned tasks.

Posting Specifics

• Entry Rate: Depending on experience PLUS differentials
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Shift Details: PRN 1
• Department: Emergency Department - St James hospital
• Required: High School Diploma or Genera Education Degree (GED)
• Preferred: Associate of Arts Degree
• Required: Basic rhythm recognition competency within 6 months of hire BLS required within 3 months of hire
• Preferred: Current C.N.A. Experience
• Required: One to three months related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred: Previous experience in a mental health setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Typing skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer Charting
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service oriented environment
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

St James Hospital

Work City: Butte

Work State: Montana

Contract & Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$16.63 - $25.95

Benefits

We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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