Emergency Room Technician

Locations: Ganado, AZ

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:Salary Negotiable

Open Period:11/16/2023 until filled

Summary:Affordable Health Insurance, 403B Pension Plan, Traditional Healing Reimbursement, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Recognition Program, PTO & Paid Holiday with (2) Floating Holidays, Wellness Center Membership, Child Care Services, Onsite Housing for eligible positions, and Loan Repayment Program

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Duties:• Complete required competencies for the unit assigned to work in. • Ensure strict confidentiality of all patient and employee information. • Assist with establishing, implementing, and communicating goals, objectives, policies and procedures in accordance with the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and as permitted by policies and procedures at Sage Memorial Hospital and additional local, state, and federal guidelines. • Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances including CMS (Centers for Medicare/Medicaid) and The Joint Commission. • Implement standard of care practices. • Provide and support activities regarding implementation of hospital policy on patient's rights and responsibilities. • Assist with technical functions including: application of cardiac monitor electrodes, obtaining 12-lead EKGs, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis, point of care testing (e.g.: COVID19 swab testing, Strep, Flu A/B, Hemocue, etc.) , and other skilled procedures for which the Emergency Room Technician has been trained. • Assist with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings. • Assist with wound care, insertion of urinary catheters, and nasogastric tubes. • Assist RN to perform basic triage assessment including taking vital signs, weight and height, chief complaint and determine the purpose of the visit, then record all information in the patient's electronic medical health record. • Measure and fit crutches and canes, instruct patients on proper crutch and cane use. • Maintain use of appropriate medical equipment, medical, and office supplies. • Practice infection control by decontaminating all equipment, instruments, and supplies, and correctly dons and doffs personal protective equipment as needed. • Accept and adapt to change in work area and/or work duties as assigned. • Maintain appropriate documentation in patient's medical record and Emergency Department logs, as required. • Schedule appointments and process interfacility transfer documentation. • Perform general clerical tasks including making copies, filing documents, answering, and screening incoming telephone calls, and greeting and assisting visitors. • Ensure that the department is clean by changing linen cleaning beds, etc. • Collaborate with medical providers and other discipline resources in planning and providing patient care services. • Please see Job Description for additional duties.

Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma. • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Emergency Medical Technician (Intermediate) certified. • One (1) year of experience in a medical environment. Level I & III in EKG interpretation, preferred. • Valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification. • Must be able to successfully pass the Employee Health Program requirements and background investigation.

Work Type:Permanent, Full

Announcement #:NUR-23-00019