ED Tech

ED Tech (FT)

Template Used: Staff template

POSITION SUMMARY

ED techs are employed to take care of patients’ everyday needs. Conducts personal care duties such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, as well as brushing teeth and combing hair. Helps patients in and out of bed, often by lifting or carrying them, and assist them with walking. Answers patients' calls for help, take their vital signs, and monitor their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Works under the supervision of an experienced nurse, and reports any problems or worsening in a patient's condition to the facility staff. Other job requirements may include stocking and keeping storerooms tidy and cleaning patient rooms.

OVERVIEW

The evaluation is to assure individual performance, departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is designed to support communication between the manager and the employee. Employee perception of their own performance is very important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the manager and the employee participate in the evaluation process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExcellent customer service and understands the English to think critically and analytically with little or no supervisionAbility to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and to process information and prioritizePossesses exceptional verbal and written communication skillsPossesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directedAbility to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functionsAbility to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewedBasic computer literacyAbility to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light liftingAbility to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelinesAbility to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent LicensurePCT I – highschool or college Certified Assistant program preferredPCTII – certified nursing assistant license requiredPCTIII - certified nursing assistant license required plus EKG or lab draw competencies completed Experience1 - 2 years experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Interpersonal skills Essential technical/motor skills Essential physical requirementsHeavy: Exert 50 – 100 lb. of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lb. of force frequently - greater than 75% Essential mental requirements Essential sensory requirements OtherAbility to communicate effectively and document information accuratelyAbility to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individualsKnowledge of basic medical terminology preferredBasic computer knowledge is preferredAbility to move or lift patients and equipment Equipment used

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level)Level I Age of Patient Populations ServedNeonates 1 - 30 daysInfants 30 days - 1 yearChildren 1 - 12 yearsAdolescents 13 - 18 yearsAdults 19 - 70 yearsGeriatrics - 70+ years

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Below are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the position’s purpose and objectives. These are critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They are the major functions for which the person in the position is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the position, along with the corresponding performance standards. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel as evidenced by: Observes and reports patient's status and call lights and attends to/reports patient weights, vital signs and reports glucometer testing and report specimens and transport to and sends through designated patient Intake/Output including oral intake only, measured urine output, and measured urinary catheter output after patient with ADLs including cleansing of perineal area and patient with feeding/ patients with elimination , moves and repositions occupied/unoccupied with admissions, transfers and with post mortem care including transport to the up simple 1-1 observation as assigned.

EDUCATION AND COMPETENCY

Attends all mandatory and department-specific education and training programs as required.
 Attends all required education and training and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job related hazards.
 Has met all required competencies for the evaluation period as evidenced by job specific competency evaluations...

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