ER Tech-Night Shift
Description
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Job Summary**
The CNA/Emergency Room Tech, under the direction of the Registered Nurse
or appropriate designee, assists the medical and nursing staff of the
Emergency department with providing direct and indirect patient care and
performing related duties and procedures as assigned. When the ER is not
busy, the CNA/ER Tech will be required to work on the floor as a CNA.
Perform phlebotomy, EKG, bladder scan, procedure tray set-up and
cleaning, assistance in implementation of trauma and cardiovascular
protocols.
Responsible for transportation of patients, stocking of medical supplies
in treatment rooms.
Assists the patient with ADLs (activities of daily living) such as
personal hygiene and grooming care, feeding, ambulation, turning, and
lifting.
Performs other duties as needed
Position requires access to highly confidential information.
Responsible for miscellaneous duties and tasks as appropriate to
training and skill assigned by RN including assisting with workload in
other areas when directed.
Minimum Requirements**
Current CNA certification.
One year previous emergency medicine experience preferred.
Current BLS certification required.
Starting IV's and Discontinuing IV's
Priming manual IV lines with IV crysalloide fluids.
Recording for Code Blue using the Code Blue Sheet.
Ability to demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks, use good
judgement in the delivery of patient care and communicate effectively
with patients, family members, care team members and providers.
Skills/Competencies**
Starting IVs and Discontinuing IVs
Priming manual IV lines with IV fluids
Recording for Code Blue
Able to demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks, use good judgement
in the delivery of patient care and communicate effectively with
patients, family members, care team members, and providers.
Physical Requirements**
Prolonged periods of sitting and standing. Must be able to maintain a
standing and/or sitting position.
Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times, and move patients with
assistance.
Moderate physical activity, including lifting, bending, stooping,
crouching, pulling, and pushing.