ER Tech

Boone County Hospital; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

HSA

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Wellness program

Onsite fitness room

IPERS

EAP

Onsite Cafeteria

Job summary

Boone County Hospital in Boone, IA is seeking an ER Technician to support the emergency department during night shifts. The role provides technical assistance to physicians and nurses and ensures patient care tasks are performed efficiently and safely.

The position is part-time with benefits, offering a wage scale of $20.00–$28.00 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package including IPERS, medical/dental/vision insurance, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage, and PTO.

Qualifications

• One year of CNA/EMT or nursing student experience required.
• Active CNA license or EMT certification or enrollment in nursing program required.
• Maintain current Health Care Provider Level BCLS as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care of patients in the emergency department under supervision.
• Provide technical support for physicians and nurses in ED.
• Document vital signs and care in EMR or paper records.
• Assist with supplies, room setup, and patient transfers as needed.
• Monitor equipment and maintain inventory for ED operations.
• Respond to patient needs and call lights promptly.
• Support trauma response activities and assist with procedures as directed.

Skills

CNA/EMT experience

High School Diploma

Nursing program exposure

Education

High School diploma

Active CNA license or EMT certification

Enrolled in nursing program

Job description

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

Join our Emergency Room Team today! Our mission is to improve and enhance the health and well-being of those we serve. We offer a team approach to healthcare and a competitive benefits package.

Status: Part-Time with Benefits

Shift: Nights,

Shift Time Schedule: Varies

Days: Varies, 24 hours/week

We offer competitive pay and a great benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Saving Accounts (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Aflac
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness program and reimbursement
• Free access to Boone County Hospital's on-site fitness room
• Generous PTO Accrual Plan
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Onsite Cafeteria

Salary Scale: $20.00-$28.00

Position Summary

Assist with care of patients of all ages in the emergency department in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Under close supervision, provides technical support for physicians and nurse in the Emergency Department.

Bch Policy Statement

It is the obligation of each employee of Boone County Hospital (BCH) to abide by and promote BCH's mission, values, Code of Conduct, Standards of Behavior, policies, procedures and related practices. This includes policies relating to Compliance, Infection Control and Safety.

Hipaa Security Compliance

Boone County Hospital is committed to following all federal guidelines related to privacy and security. All employees will be held to the highest standard of confidentiality, and will be required to annually sign an employee confidentiality agreement that outlines the rules and expectation for every BCH employee. Failure to abide by these guidelines could lead to disciplinary action including termination.

Security Access: High Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information and must comply with the terms of the BCH privacy & security policies as it applies to their job.

Behavioral Requirements

Boone County Hospital has developed standards for behavior expectations of all employees. Please refer to the Boone County Hospital Standards of Behavior.

Essential Functions

• Perform various functions as a member of the trauma response teams including but not limited to: setting up I.V.'s, placing patient on monitor and setting up pleurovacs.
• Assist professional medical personnel in emergency treatment as directed.
• Document care provided/Vital Signs in EMR or paper documentation.
• Assists emergency physicians by obtaining necessary materials for suturing, dressings and performs basic splinting on fingers, shoulders or ankles.
• Stocks unit supplies and reports defective equipment. Monitor equipment and inventories supplies to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Transport patients to appropriate areas of care and assists with loading and unloading of patients.
• Assists with preparation for transfer of patients from ED to include making copies of chart, lab and x-rays.
• Assists with room/cart preparation and cleaning between patients. Empties sharps containers when indicated.
• Assist with undressing and dressing of patients and toileting of patients.
• Performs finger sticks bedside glucometer testing as directed by RN or Physician.
• Collaborates with RN and physician to keep patients and families updated every 15 minutes when there is a delay in the progression of their care. Attempts to keep patients waiting in the lobby updated at least every 30 minutes as to how long their wait may be.
• Accurately performs EKGs with physician order.
• Obtains weights on all pediatric patients, obtains weight on adults as per RN or physician.
• Makes periodic checks of lobby to check for cleanliness and any potential problems.
• Provides safe environment for all patients (i.e.: side rails) and provides increased attention to those patients who require observation and/or restraint (i.e.: assures that children are not left unattended)
• Identifies patient alarms and reports immediately to RN.
• Answers call lights promptly and summons appropriate staff as needed.
• Answers telephone calls and directs call to appropriate personnel
• Assists physicians and nursing personnel with procedures as directed to include, but not limited to holding of instruments, stabilizing of extremities and adjusting of lighting
• Participates in staff meetings and hospital wide in-service programs as required
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist in providing care appropriate to the ages of the patients served (Neonate to Geriatric) within the department
• Maintains performance in compliance with State and Federal laws, and consistent with high standards of business and professional ethics
• Participates in staff meetings and hospital wide in-service programs as required
• Work within role of ER Technician, which may not include all of the roles within their Licensure: CNA, EMT

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• One year of experience as CNA, EMT, Nursing Student or equivalent health care experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent. Active CNA license, Active EMT certification, or currently enrolled in a nursing program.
• Maintain current Health Care Provider Level BCLS
• Detailed-orientated, adaptive, great communication skills, critical thinker, caring nature, and regular attendance
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and safety rules. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Percent of Time

• Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. 40%
• Light Work – Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10 lbs. of force frequently. 30%
• Medium Work – Exerting up to 20 – 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10 - 25 lbs. of force frequently. 20%
• Heavy Work – Exerting up to 50 – 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 20 - 50 lbs. of force frequently. 10%
• Very Heavy Work – Exerting over 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 50 -1 100 lbs. of force frequently. 0%

Total

100%