What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER Tech position at Wabash General Hospital?
The ER tech provides basic patient care to promote cleanliness, safety, and comfort of all patients: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Performs duties as directed by nursing staff to meet the needs established by the nursing process. The ER tech provides a range of patient care including: obtains vital signs; monitors and records patient intakes and outputs; answers call lights; assists staff with splinting, dressings including ace wraps; collects stool and urine specimens; assists patients with ambulation; toilet needs; assist with post-mortem care; Provides or assists with basic patient care. Notifies RN or physician of change in patient condition. Efficient in using EMR, Epic. Notify ancillary departments of new orders. Assist in arranging consults and transfers. Additionally, the ER tech severs as a receptionist, performs clerical duties, processes physician orders and schedules/coordinates patient test and procedures on the nursing unit. Maintains organized work area. The ER tech registers patients to the hospital; establishes patient accounts, gathers billing information, insurance cards where applicable and guarantor information. Obtains appropriate signatures on the face sheet and admission papers. Directs patients to the appropriate department for services. Follows all policies and procedures as established by WGH for patient care and confidentiality. Follows safe practices for handling toxic substances, infection control, and all fire safety procedures.
Requirements:
- CNA certification preferred, but not required.
- Previous hospital experience preferred, but not required.
- May be required to work any day of the week including holidays and weekends.
