Emergency Room Technician

Overview

The Emergency Room Technician, as a member of a multidisciplinary health team, assists in emergency patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and focuses on patient comfort, hygiene and safety.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC-Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC-ARMC and AHMC. The employee shall support AHMC-ARMC’s strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and AHMC initiatives.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of RN, Physician or other care providers,

Emergency Room Technician - I performs assigned procedures according to established guidelines within the scope of their training including, but not limited to: performing electrocardiogram (EKG); accurate vital sign measurement and documentation; application of monitor leads, blood pressure cuff and pulse oximeter; laboratory specimen collection and delivery; POC testing; setting up and assisting with minor medical procedures and application of orthopedic splints; patient transport and mobilization using safe patient handling techniques.

Communicates perceived changes in patient condition to RN, Physician or other care providers.

Performs unit secretary duties as needed.

Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently provide care in emergency situations

Demonstrates competence in performing duties/responsibilities relating to patient care.

Meets population/age specific competencies per unit specific addendum

Consistently applies infection control policies/practices.

Understands and practices standard precautions for self and others in patient care activities.

Understands and practices appropriate disease-specific isolation.

Appropriately handles and disposes of sharps (i.e., needles, etc.) as required.

Ensures sterility of supplies and equipment.

Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently use equipment and supplies for patient care.

Monitors supply stock level and restocks supplies as needed. Immediately reports any supply needs to supervisor.

Demonstrates the ability to competently complete clerical activities for the unit.

Attends department specific education/training, inservices, and staff meetings.

Attends mandatory inservices/educational/training activities.

Verifies, by signature/initials, attendance at staff meetings or reading of staff meeting minutes.

Submits all required CEUs and paperwork by deadline.

Department specific performance improvement project.

Actively assists in unit performance improvement monitoring.

Knows and understands PDSA model for unit’s Performance Improvement Program.

Demonstrates understanding of performance improvement principles in job performance.

Provides for psycho-social, spiritual, and cultural needs of the healthcare team.

Qualifications

One year of acute care experience in an emergency services or related area. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for staff with strong education and associated experiential background.

Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Korean) preferred (as applicable)

Current Healthcare Provider BLS

Current EMT certificate preferred

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

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