ED Technician PRN Job at NCH Healthcare System
Emergency Dept Registry
Per Diem
Variable
6:45am - 7:15pm / 6:45pm - 7:15am
Weekend: Occasional Weekend Shifts
Req # 56049
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Essential Job Accountabilities:
- Provides defined aspects of care to Emergency Department patients, following nursing/physician/provider order.
- Solicits chief complaint at triage, can perform a quick registration and is able to alert triage RN to a high acuity patient.
- Inputs accurate data into the EKG machine prior to completing procedure and immediately presents review to the attending physician.
- Initials all blood ETOH orders when drawn. Completes Urine Drug Screen forms and maintains change of custody of specimen. Collects specimens for legal drug screening, following DSI protocol.
- Maintains and orders supplies and equipment, replenishing both on an ongoing basis throughout the assigned shift, in a fast-effective manner.
- Maintains clean examination rooms and safe work environment/equipment as evidenced by proper handling of contaminated supplies/equipment, i.e. emptying trash/linen bags in Department as needed.
- Collects, labels, and/or delivers urine, blood, sputum, and stool specimens to the lab, as directed, and utilizing universal precautions.
- Insert Foley or straight catheters under MD order; notifies RN/MD when resistance is met.
- Applies orthopedic splints under direction of the Registered Nurse/Physician/Provider and documents in First Net.
- Applies or assists with the application of simple dressings, utilizing aseptic technique.
- Assists the nursing staff with patient admission/discharge/transfers, and reports to the Helipad upon request of the charge nurse. Assists patients who arrive by car.
- Accurately performs glucometer finger stick. Accurately performs ED POCT. Performs quality control on all waive tests.
- Initiates Saline locks and performs venipuncture following hospital protocol.
- Accesses Pyxis machine and removes IV fluids and biological to assist RN.
- Properly fits patients for crutches and instructs gait training following in-service by Physical Therapy.
- Will assist with the application of restraints (posey jacket, limb restraints and papoose) and monitor patient accordingly to NCH Healthcare system protocol.
- Minimum of High School or GED required.
- Current BLS certification for healthcare providers and issued by the American Heart Association required.
- Valid Licensure as a Florida EMT, Paramedic, Clinical Tech (CNA) in the State of Florida with acute care experience required.
- Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, and input data.
Job Summary:The Emergency Department Technician under the direction of a Registered Nurse is responsible for using practical knowledge and skills to work effectively with other staff of the NCH Healthcare System in the emergent/non-urgent settings. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining all department supplies, equipment and assisting with defined aspects of the emergency/urgent care of patients.
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