ER Tech PRN (Northeast Campus)

Company: Providence Health
Location: Columbia
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

Providence HealthFounded as Providence Hospitals in 1938--by theSisters of Charity of St. Augustine, Providence's two free standingfull-service hospitals and numerous satellite practices maintain a truedevotion to advanced clinical expertise and unmatched compassion. On February2, 2016, Providence became part of the LifePoint Health network, and shortlythereafter, changed its name to Providence Health to better represent the fullcomplement of its services. Driven by quality, compassion, and Christ, Providence treats thewhole person- body, mind, and spirit.Providence Health is currently looking for an experiencedER Tech I for our Emergency Department Northeast.Essential FunctionsObserves cardiac monitors. Notifies nurse of changes.Documents all abnormal rhythms.Assists RN in general evaluation of patients.Takes vital signs (temperature, pulses, respirations andblood pressure measurements).Reports any changes in patients' condition to RN.Completes rhythm summary and tapes strips to appropriateform.Takes post procedure vital signs.Assisting the RN in skin assessment.Provide the duties of direct nursing care that does notrequire a licensed nurse to perform for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adultand geriatric patients.Collects specimens to include blood, urine and stool.Transports same to lab.Demonstrates competency in performing EKG's aftercompleting appropriate training.Escorts patients as needed.Places telemetry leads appropriately.Assist in processing admissions, transfers anddischarges.Performs urinary catheterizations.Assists patients in elimination needs.Administers enemas not involving medications.Simple wound care and dressings.Staple/suture removal.Oral/nasal suctioning.Monitoring drainage from drainage devices, including chesttubes, Jackson Pratt drains, etc.Transcribes doctors' orders promptly and accurately.Maintains supply inventory and notifies appropriateperson/manager of special-order items to be restocked.Serves as liaison between nurses and admitting concerningavailability of beds, transfer of patients and gathering information aboutincoming patients.Serves as liaison and contact person in Mayday situationsto ensure necessary personnel are notified.Makes initial post discharge appointments for patientswith appropriate physician or department.Files charts daily and ensures charts are accounted for.Completes consent forms, except for patient's signature.Maintains computerized log of patients and places hardcopy in notebook.Completes daily nourishment requests.Functions as preceptor during orientation of new ERTech's.Minimum Experience1-5 years' experience in ER or EMT; Must have experiencewith EKG, Phlebotomy, and telemetry.--EducationHigh School diploma.Licensure/CertificationCurrent BLS upon hire with American Heart Association.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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