ER Tech/Unit Clerk - Temporary

Tahoe Forest Health System; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Tahoe Forest Health System in Truckee is hiring for a patient care support role under the supervision of an attending RN. You will perform direct patient care activities and related non-technical duties to support patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include assisting nurses/physicians, preparing admissions/discharges, updating schedules, and accurate charting. Certification in NREMT, BLS, and splinting is required or in progress.

Qualifications

• NREMT certification (1+).
• Immunization Certification.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers upon hire, with RQI pathway if applicable.
• AAOE Casting and Splinting Certificate, ASOP certification acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean and safe environment in clinical area.
• Assists nurses and physicians with patient care and room setup.
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Updates schedule boards and on-call information.
• Documents care in electronic health record in compliant manner.
• Perform EKGs and wound irrigation/dressing as ordered.
• Assist with casts, splints, orthotics, and pre-fabricated devices.
• Transports patients and assists with ambulation as needed.

Education

NREMT 1+

Immunization Certification

BLS for Healthcare Providers

RQI BLS Curriculum

AAOE Casting and Splinting Certificate

Job description

Rate of Pay:

$29.14/hour + DOE (Base pay of $27.76/hour includes 5% temporary differential)

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the attending RN, performs various direct patient care activities and related clerical and non-technical duties necessary in caring for the needs and comforts of patient; assists in the maintenance of a safe environment; functions as a cooperative, active member of the Health Care Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains clean and safe environment.
• Assists, anticipate needs of nurses and physicians in the department.
• Assists in admission, discharge and transfer procedure(s).
• Updates physician schedule board including all on call specialties.
• Enters work orders for broken equipment or other needs in department.
• Helps in the making of beds and stocking of linens, drawers, IV trays; helps with the processing of paperwork.
• Backs up registration staff (i.e. answers phones, directs patients/visitors who present at the front desk).
• Initiates patient transfers to higher level of care including preparing paperwork and notifying EMS dispatch for transport.
• Answers phones in a timely manner; places calls as needed to physicians, hospitals, etc. as requested to facilitate patient care.
• Performs EKGs on patients to comply with doctors' orders and meet national benchmarks.
• Performs wound irrigation and dressing to comply with doctors' orders.
• Enters/checks ER patient charges and makes corrections when necessary.
• Applies upper/lower extremity cast/splint to patient in order to comply with provider's orders by using accepted casting/splinting practices and techniques.
• Removal or altering of casts and splints in order to comply with provider's orders by usingaccepted practices and techniques.
• Applies orthopedic devices to patient in order to comply with provider's order by ensuring proper fit/placement.
• Applies pre-fabricated orthotics and orthopedic appliances to patient by ensuring proper fit in order to comply with provider's orders.
• Provides patient education on crutch walking and splint care.
• Participates in Event Reporting.
• Follows Patient Care Standards.
• Transports patients within the department and to other departments.
• Assists those patients requiring help with ambulation.
• Keeps phone list of staff, physicians and other local resources up to date.
• Answers call bells or uses intercom to determine patient needs.
• Delivers samples to Lab.
• Assists patients to dress and undress and tracks patient belongings.
• Restocks linens and supplies within department.
• Immediately reports any observed changes in condition or behavior of patients.
• Documents in the electronic health record all patient care activities in an acceptable medical legal fashion.
• Demonstrates good judgment in implementing patient safety measures and documenting interventions in the chart in accordance with policies.
• Seeks educational opportunities to expand skills and competency.
• Takes direction well from other staff.
• Able to work as an effective team member.
• Pursues professional growth and contributes personal expertise to the development of the team.
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with System policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education/Experience

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) 1 or greater

Upon hire

Immunization Certification

Within 6 months of hire into job

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Upon hire

BLS: Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS certification).

Within 3 months of hire into job

American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE) Casting and Splinting Certificate (American Society of Orthopedic Professionals ASOP certification will also satisfy this requirement)

Within 3 months of hire into job

Other Experience/Qualifications

None

Equal Opportunity Employer

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