Catheterization, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Diversity, Electrocardiogram, Emergency Care, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Geriatrics, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Phlebotomy, Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Summary: Performs basic duties to all age patients in the Emergency Department under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse.
Job Responsibilities:
- Uses effective communication skills with patients, staff, other departments, physicians, families and visitors.
- Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
- Duties may include but not limited to phlebotomy, transporting patients, obtain vital signs, ekg's, splinting, catheter placement and other patient care task as assigned.
- Supports patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity.
- Maintains the patient's environment to include appropriate equipment and supplies at all times.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment. Maintains supplies and instruments.
- Assists in maintaining a clean unit. Responsible for cleaning and set up of patient rooms.
- Completes documentation accurately and timely, according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Utilizes chain of command.
- Maintains calm manner during abrupt changes in acuity and/or activity.
- Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance when necessary.
- Is flexible with scheduling when necessary.
- Reports defective equipment promptly, completing appropriate forms.
Education Requirements and Other Requirements:
Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certification/Licensure: BLS required.
Experience Requirements: Patient Care Technician experience in a hospital setting. EMT, EMT-P or CNA experience preferred.