ED Tech Level II

6 months ago

Alamogordo, United States Christus Health Full time
Description

JOBSPECIFIC DUTIES:

  • Facilitates the flow of patients through the emergencycare system, ensuring timely evaluation according to the healthcare needs of the patients.
  • Demonstratesknowledge and skills in the care of the emergency departmentpatient under the direction of the Team Lead/Charge Nurse.Considers principles of emergency care while assisting the RN toformulate an appropriate plan of care for the patient.
  • Documentation is consistent, complete, thorough andlegible.
  • Patient care is administered based onHospital and Departmental specific standards of care andpractice.
  • Involves the patient and/orsignificant other(s) in the patient’s care. Education/instructionare provided specific to the patient’s health care needs and agerequirements.
  • Physician orders are carried outaccurately in providing direct patient care within scope ofpractice. Assures that other departments are notified of orders andservices are needed.
  • Licensed Paramedics andLPN may: administer ACLS drugs, SQ/IM and oral medications uponorder of the physician or by ED protocol with the exception ofadministering: IV cardiac drips, thrombolytics, blood products,antibiotics or insulin.
  • May assist with codeblue situation and traumas upon request of charge nurse or EDprovider.
  • Notifies the RN/Team Lead and/orphysician of changes of patient status as appropriate.
  • Considers age-related factors/limitations in theeducation of patients. Applies knowledge and principles ofage-related factors appropriately in teachingsituations.
  • Ensures patient’s right to privacyand confidentiality.
  • Assumes responsibilityfor the care of assigned patients. Patient care activities areorganized and prioritized.
  • Contributes to thesmooth functioning of the Unit by offering help to other staffmembers. Assists with patient care functions beyond those assignedwithin the Paramedic scope of practice.
  • Provides accurate and pertinent patient informationreports to the RN and/or Team Lead, and to the oncoming shift toensure continuity of care.
  • PerformsUnit-specific responsibilities such as crash cart checks andcleaning of equipment and work areas
  • Performsvenipuncture, lab draws, initiates an IV line, completes careinterventions once competence has been determined.
  • Prepares patients for surgical and other invasiveprocedures.
  • Maintains competencies required byHospital, Unit and position.
  • Maintains safe,effective working knowledge of equipment.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of the crash cart,emergency equipment and code procedures.
  • Performs basic life support (CPR) whennecessary.
  • Takes into consideration thespiritual, psycho-social, cultural and religious preferences of thepatient and family when participating in care.
  • Demonstrate understanding of and compliance to all safetyprotocols and procedures.
  • Organizes andmaintains cleanliness of patient rooms and workenvironment.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONALEXPECTATIONS:

  • Demonstrates communication skills necessary to interactwith persons of varying age and/or cultures.
  • Answers telephone as assigned, routes calls or takesmessages appropriately.
  • Supports the Missionand Philosophy of the hospital and the Department.
  • Demonstrates an understanding and application of hospitalpolicies.
  • Respects confidentiality.
  • Utilizes chain of command appropriately to resolveissues.
  • Promotes an environment in which thepatient care team can work cooperatively towardobjectives.
  • Uses verbal, nonverbal, andwritten communication skills, which reflect professional nursingstandards; communicates effectively with co-workers, medical staff,and ancillary departments.
  • Demonstrates a highlevel of mental and emotional tolerance, even temperament, tact,sensitivity, sound judgment, and a professional attitude whenrelating with patients and families.
  • Communicates appropriately, positively, and clearly tophysicians, staff, and management.
  • Consultsother departments as appropriate to provide and collaborate inpatient care and performance improvement activities.
  • Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized andfunction well under stressful situations.
  • Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes workwithin designated time.

 

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT / LEGALCOMPLIANCE:

  1. QualityImprovement
  • Participates in hospital quality activities asrequired.
  • Participatesin department quality activities as required.
  • The employee will adhere to organizational/-departmentalcustomer service standards.
  1. Demonstrates understanding of LegalCompliance issues and their responsibilities forsame.
  • Participates in yearly legal compliancetraining.
  • Explains departmental chain ofcommand.
  • Explainspurpose of Legal Compliance Hotline and utilizes ifindicated.
  • Participates in departmental LegalCompliance plan.
  • AttendOrientation/Re-Orientation.
  • Completed Annual Department Competencies.
  • Recognizes and respondsappropriately to ethical dilemmas; confers with appropriateresource personnel when making ethical decisions.

 

PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT:

  1. Promotes positive public relations for thedepartment and the hospital.
  • Presents self in a professional manner;assists in community service programs as requested.
  • Adheres to dress code, appearanceis neat and clean.
  • Wears ID badge while onduty, with name and face visible.
  • Comes towork on time and completes work within designatedtimeframes.
  • Maintains standards ofprofessional society procedures and ethical behavior.
  • Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperativeworking relationship with physicians, departments, andstaff.
  • Effectively communicates to personneland encourages interactive departmental meetings anddiscussion.

 

  1. Attends required department meetings,in-services and educational programs.
  • Attends a minimum of 50% of staffmeetings.
  • Attends a minimum of 50% of all inservices.
  • Follows up to read or findinformation on missed meetings and in services.
  • Completes annual education within one month ofEOD.
  • Provides education to staff onperformance improvement. Ability to plan and organize orientationand in-service training for unit staff members. Participates inguidance and educational programs.

Completes annual review of mandatory requirements withinone month from employmentdate.



Requirements

Education

Licenses&Certifications

Required:

    L-EmergencyMedTech-Int

    C-TNCC

    C-CPI

    C-BLS

    C-ACLS

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