Emergency Dept Technician - Casual

Purpose:
Provides direct patient care and other related activities by level of education, responsible to clinical manager for the environment and physical management of the patient to which assigned, and for factual observation and the reporting and recording of pertinent information.

Responsibilities:

• Responds effectively in emergencies.
• Assists RN/physician in the admission of patient - orients patient to their surroundings, transfers patient, assists in discharging.
• Utilizes restraints and protective mechanisms as required by documentation.
• Assists with treatment as directed, such as foley cath, cath irrigations, and care, oral tracheal/nasal suctioning, enemas, dressing changes, perineal care, etc. by level of training and direction, assists with thoracotomies, chest tube insertions and other procedures regarding trauma, EKG's, immobilization, oxygen, and suturing.
• Performs venipuncture and intravenous access
• Performs and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry).
• Adheres to universal precautions and complies with established occupational exposure policies.
• Participates in patient care conferences, providing input in patient care planning, patient/family teaching, and CPI processes.
• Observes, reports, and documents all unusual symptoms, condition changes, and care delivered as to DEM policy
• Assists patient in bed, turning, lifting, positioning, and ambulating.
• Maintains cubicle and equipment orderly, cleans, restocks, and orders as necessary. Maintains instruments and trays.
• Completes ongoing age-specific and annual competency validation via defined mechanisms.
• Maintains proficiency/competency in patient care testing as defined in the evaluation criteria established by the lab.
• Calls for patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort; adheres to instructions from the Clinical Manager or physician and established routines.