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St Anthony Regional Hospital Technician - Emergency Department in Carroll, Iowa
Technician - Emergency Department
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Posted Date:6/27/2024
Job Location:St. Anthony Regional Hospital, 311 South Clark St, PO Box 628, Carroll, IA, 51401Department:Emergency Department
Employment Type:ReliefJob Description
Job Summary
The Emergency Department Technician works under the supervision of a license Nurse and/or Physician to provide technical support for patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate nurse, Physician, and/or other staff.
• Cleans and stocks carts, rooms, and changes linen, as needed.
• Assists with obtaining and documentation of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Assists in obtaining 12-lead EKGs, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Assist with wound care and insertion of nasogastric tubes as directed.
• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings.
• Maintains use of appropriate medical equipment and supplies. Perform inventory of supplies as needed.
• Assists with patient transfers and discharges.
• Communicates closely with the Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants regarding any patient needs or concerns.
• Prepares patients for treatment and transports patients to and from other departments as needed.
• Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
• Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standard.
• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
• High school diploma, GED, or similar certification required, one year certificate from a college or technical school preferred; with one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proof of an emergency medical technician (EMT) certification from an approved institution or training program or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
Position Requirements, Licenses, Certifications, Registrations
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Current Mandatory Reporter.
• Managing of Aggressive Behaviors within six months of hire
• Ability to work with a variety of patients and medical professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, verbal, and/or diagram form instructions
• Must possess effective time management skills.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before customers, patients, families and employees of the organization.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 21 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock and blood-borne pathogens. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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If you have further questions, please call the Human Resources Department at 712-794-5111.
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