ER Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare seeks a patient care support professional for the Emergency Department. Under supervision of an RN, you will provide direct patient care, monitor vital signs, document I&O, and assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.

You will also stock supplies, clean rooms, and help with transport and basic procedures such as phlebotomy, EKGs, and wound care. CPR and CNA/EMT credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CNA/LNA license or EMT-B certification or completion of early nursing education is acceptable.
• CPR certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under RN supervision in the Emergency Department.
• Record vitals, I&O, and document plans of care.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and wound care as directed.
• Stock, organize supplies, and maintain a clean, organized department.
• Assist with patient transport and room turnover.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Basic computer skills

Basic medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA certificate

LNA license (AZ Board)

EMT-B certification

First year of nursing school completed

Job description

Position Summary

Provides patient care support services in the Emergency Department under the supervision of an RN.

Observes, reports and responds to patient's physical, psychosocial spiritual, education, safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis.

Performs direct patient care activities according to the plan of care and as directed by RN:

• Placement of the patient on the monitor
• Obtaining and documenting of VS, I&O
• Insertion of foley catheters
• Patient transport
• Phlebotomy
• EKGs
• Wound care
• Joint immobilization/splinting/casting.
• Other care as needed

Shares responsibility for organizing supplies, tracking, stocking and storing equipment and keeping the department clean and organized.

Stocking/maintenance duties include:

• Linens - rooms, carts, blankets in warmer
• Bedside equipment
• Suture trays and equipment.
• Monitor supplies at bedside.
• Refill O2 tanks under carts
• IV trays and carts

Assists nursing team in admission, transfer and discharge of patients.

Cleans room upon patient discharge, prepares room for next patient.

Prioritizes with a rapidly changing workload.

Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Special Skills: Excellent customer service skill and basic computer skills, knowledge of basic medical terminology required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

Experience:

• One year of experience in as a nursing assistant; or in lieu of experience,
• Current CNA certificate, or LNA license from the Arizona State Board of Nursing; or
• Completed block one/first year of nursing school; or
• Current EMT-B certification; or
• Completion of formal PCA/T/ED Tech education program from an accredited institution.

Licensure/Certification: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license or meet minimum experience requirements; CPR.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience: Six months experience in a hospital or emergency room setting as a Unit Secretary, EMT or CNA.

Licensure/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Emergency Medical Tech (EMT), CPR