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Location

BLH Bronson LakeView Hospital

Title

Emergency Department Tech, PRN (Variable), Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Paw Paw

Under the supervision of a Registered Staff Nurse, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Emergency Department technician (EDT) provides technical patient care to a pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Assisting the RN in gathering patient data. Monitor non-invasive cardiac activity on patients by means of continuous display of the patient's cardiac rhythm. Initiation and discontinuation of telemetry monitoring, 12 Lead EKGs continuous pulse ox monitoring. Additional training specific to trauma patients and trauma call downs. Perform phlebotomy on both adults and children. Perform point of care testing such as urine pregnancy testing or blood glucose testing. Assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs). Patient transportation to inpatient units, all diagnostic areas within the hospital. Responds to all Air Care flights as transporter assist to deliver patients to end destination. Performs decontamination procedures for contaminated patients. Assists with orthopedic injuries, applying plaster splints etc. Department maintenance activities (stocking patient rooms, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, etc.). Basic customer services (directions, visitor control, and other functions as needed). Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Previous experience and CNA license preferred
• Must obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period. Maintain BLS certification. Certified in Basic EKG with 80% score or greater, so may flex in Monitor Tech role as required by unit population.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge is preferred.
• Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication, and basic mathematics.
• Successful Completing an accredited EMT program or RMA/CMA certification will be considered instead of the abovementioned qualifications.
• BLS certification is required by the end of the core orientation period.
• Maintains BLS certification.
• Successful completion of the organization, unit, and job-specific competencies within a reasonable time
• 1 year EMS or hospital-based experience preferred, Military corpsmen, nursing students with good records, and those with a minimum of 1 year experience in a substantially similar position, or an orientation period.
• Successful Completing the 12-lead EKG Course is required within 6 months of hire date.

A PCA/tech may be asked to assist in a patient safety assistant role while maintaining PCA/tech duties for the assigned patient.

• Able to read and interpret data from equipment and computers
• Ability to gather data and set an appropriate plan of action, in coordination with the RN, and within the scope of the EDT role
• Ability to rotate to other areas within the cluster group
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and through writing with patients, visitors, and all healthcare team members.
• Must be able to accept delegation and negotiate task priorities comfortably.

Work that is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually. Conditions exist for more than 90% of the work time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less), and assisting with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

• Monitors cardiac rhythms, sets alarm parameters as directed by nurse or physician, and performs arrhythmia analysis.
• Documents cardiac rhythm strips, rhythm changes, and communicates with nurses (e.g., parameter changes).
• Communicates with nursing staff regarding changes in patient telemetry status.
• Initiates, discontinues, and completes troubleshooting of telemetry patients.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs for chest pain protocol patients within 5 minutes or less of patient arrival.
• Monitors battery life on equipment and informs staff if batteries need changing.
• Monitors equipment return from transporting patients to the inpatient area, assuring telemetry boxes are returned to the supply drawer.
• Performs phlebotomy accurately on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Transports patients to other hospitals and diagnostic areas. It may also transport monitored patients if other criteria for technician transfer are met (see ED policy re: nurse-required transfer).
• Responds to the Air Care helicopter pad for all arrivals to ensure safe patient transport to the unit.
• Performs decontamination procedures for contaminated patients arriving at the Emergency Department.
• Responsible for disaster training specific to patient surge and decontamination procedures.
• Assists with backboarding, splinting, dressing, crutches, and other orthopedic procedures.
• Performs point of care testing (urine pregnancy testing, blood glucose).
• Documents all activities in EPIC.
• Attends ED technician skill fair once yearly for mandatory sign-off of procedures and equipment usage.
• Sets room for eye exams, pelvic exams, lacerations, spinal taps, nose bleeds, etc.
• Notifies Registered Nurse of abnormal findings specific to vital signs or procedural setups.
• Provides information, direction, and assistance to persons entering the unit.
• Communicates with the RN regarding patient status, interventions completed, data collected, and pertinent input to facilitate care planning.
• Answers signal lights, bells, or the intercom system to determine patients' needs.
• Ensures all patients are set up, undressed, and prepped for the ED physician to examine.
• Ensures all critical supplies and equipment are stocked at the beginning and during the shift.
• Performs bedside report handoff to the oncoming Emergency Department Technician.
• Ensures report is received from the registered nurse team member every shift.
• Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests and discharge, and/or assists patients to walk.
• Turns and repositions bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
• Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers the telephone.
• Takes and records demographic information, height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, food/fluid intake/output, and calorie counts, as directed.
• Monitors patient status and documents specific vital sign information.
• Utilizes computer systems to acquire needed supplies and to enter patient data, as defined by role.
• Provides skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures, prescribed medical interventions, and nursing guidelines.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Accurately documents all care given.
• Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends 50% of staff meetings.

For Bronson Lakeview Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital:

The ED Tech is responsible for completing the Work Day CBL – “Swing beds”. This annual CBL describes the difference between a swing bed patient and an inpatient or observation patient. The ED Tech will understand the documentation differences and the specific care required for each swing bed patient.

Shift

Variable

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

10

Cost Center

4300 Trauma Emergency Center (BLH)

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