Multi Skilled Technician-Emergency Department

North Texas Medical Center; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, Texas, seeks a patient care assistant to provide essential support to the Emergency Department. The role involves documenting patient care, maintaining patient comfort, and communicating effectively with the healthcare team.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, with BLS Certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to lift and move equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs. alone.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive care to Emergency Department patients under supervision.
• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs and observations.
• Maintains a prepared environment for patient care.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Effective verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification within 30 days

EMT Certification preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Assists with basic patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of the registered nurse. Maintains environment that is prepared for patient care.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Provides supportive care to the Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse or physician.
• Takes documents and reports vital signs. Reports abnormal results immediately to the registered nurse.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when a patient complains of pain.
• Receives and carries out instructions accurately and promptly. All patient care activities are delegated and supervised by the registered nurse.
• Transports patients, as necessary. Assists with moving, ambulating and lifting patients.
• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.
• Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations.
• Communicates in an effective manner with all coworkers, patients, visitors and physicians.
• Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and appropriately
• Maintains patient comfort and privacy.
• Maintains and prepares rooms between patients and procedures.
• Monitors stock and restocks supplies as needed.
• Maintains policies and procedures established by the department.
• Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a team member; supports and assists the team.
• Enhances growth and development through participation in educational programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled
• Attends at least 80% of staff meetings annually, reads and returns missed monthly staff meeting minutes
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department.

Basic Skills

• Basic computer skills

Education and Work Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS Certification within 30 days
• EMT Certification preferred

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
• Additional languages a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs. alone.
• May be required to assist with patients or equipment up to 500 lbs.
• Ability to walk or stand for up to 75% of the time.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, bend, kneel twist and reach above shoulder level.