ER Technician: Fast-Paced Patient Care & Support

AHMC Healthcare Inc.; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittier Hospital Medical Center, part of AHMC, is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to support the RN team in delivering compassionate patient care in a fast-paced emergency department. You will assist with basic care, prepare patients for exams, monitor condition changes, and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Under supervision, you will learn to perform 12-lead ECG, assist with device applications, and participate in infection control and patient safety initiatives while upholding patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of state certified medical assistant, EMT or CNA program.
• 1 year acute care experience preferred.
• BLS, MAB, 12 lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explains and performs basic care as directed by the RN or physician while meeting the patient basic physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Monitors, reports change in patient's condition and seek guidance of the RN or physician.
• Maintains and stock supplies at bedside. Orders supplies from purchasing as needed.
• Prepares patients for examination, admission, discharge, diagnostic procedures or transfers to another facility while remaining aware of patient's rights.
• Cleans the department, prepares the patient care area for the next patient to be seen and treated.
• Transport non-critical patients and assist RN in transporting patients to their assigned room.
• Performs 12 lead EKG per policy.
• Cleans wounds under direction of RN/Physician.
• Applies orthopedic devices, instructs or demonstrates care of devices and/or gait training under the direction of the RN.
• Renders post mortem care.
• Performs visual acuity and prepares the patient for eye exams.
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient safety by checking equipment, using side rails, posey jackets, and safety restraints.
• Knowledgeable of all hospital emergency codes and procedures, including hospital disaster and fire plan.
• Breaks down trays after use and cleans instruments to be sterilized.
• Administers to the patients needs for personal hygiene, comfort and nutrition.
• Provide for a safe environment by proper placement and disposal of equipment and supplies.

Education

Graduate of state certified medical assistant, EMT or CNA program

Tools

12 lead EKG

Job description

Whittier Hospital Medical Center, part of AHMC, is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to support the RN team in delivering compassionate patient care in a fast-paced emergency department. You will assist with basic care, prepare patients for exams, monitor condition changes, and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Under supervision, you will learn to perform 12-lead ECG, assist with device applications, and participate in infection control and patient safety initiatives while upholding patient