ED Technician .6 FTE (DAY) (6;44a-7:15p)

Job Type Full-time Description JOB DESCRIPTION: The Emergency Room Technician is assigned to the Emergency Room and provides direct and indirect support for the licensed staff in the Emergency Room. All clinical duties assigned will be based upon competencies and training. The ER Technician is always supervised by a licensed nurse and/or provider when completing clinical duties who is on duty at the same time. The Emergency Room Technician provides non-clinical support in the form of stocking/restocking when needed, providing "stand-by" support when appropriate. Assists in obtaining supplies and delivering supplies and/or lab samples as requested. Works directly with the clinical and administrative staff to provide high quality care to the patients. GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Greets all patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff members in a courteous, respectful and professional manner at all time. Responds to all patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills at all times. Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities. Reports to work in proper uniform/attire. Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time. Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department. Ensures the department manager has approved all scheduled overtime. Seek supervisor approval before working beyond scheduled hours that will result in overtime. Schedules all time off with supervisor's approval. Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time. Performs all duties as assigned. Wears I.D. badge in a visible location at all times on hospital property. Protects I.D. and access badge and reports any issues or loss immediately to supervisor or to the Human Resource Department. 3. Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for information communicated at meetings and in email. Attends all mandatory in service on a timely basis as scheduled. Participates as an active team member at staff meetings. Reads communications and acts upon in a positive and informative manner. 4.Identifies own educational needs and maintains appropriate skill level through educational opportunities. 5.Exercise a commitment to practicing behaviors that are in agreement with the spirit of cooperation and reflect the values described in the Code of Mutual Respect and Professionalism. 6.Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors, and employees in a professional and courteous manner. Extends special attention and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, physicians, and fellow employees. Actively promote diversity and inclusion across organization for both patients and coworkers while avoiding any language or actions considered to be discriminatory or derogatory regarding race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork with other departments and community partners. Demonstrates a genuine willingness to prevent or resolve inter-personal conflicts. Demonstrates the ability to participate in and/or implement team decisions. Adheres to HIPAA and all applicable privacy laws at all times, only sharing information on a "need to know" basis. 7.Follows Infection Control procedures at all times. Clinical Personnel: Strictly adheres to standard precautions by adhering to the usage of personal protective equipment when handling blood or body fluids. Non-Clinical Personnel: Washes hands and other skin surfaces with soap and water thoroughly and often in an effort to control spreading of germs within the department and facility. Adheres to isolation procedures at all times as applicable. 8 Adheres to the following environmental care standards. Demonstrates adequate knowledge of safety policies and procedures, the use of MSDS sheets, hazardous material procedures, and safety codes. Code Blue, Code Gray, Code Silver, Code Amber, Code Red, Code Orange, Rapid Response Team Demonstrates adequate knowledge of security issues, i.e. personal protection, protection of personal and hospital property. 9. Be familiar with and comply with the Mid-Valley Hospital & Clinic Personnel Handbook and Policies. 10.Be familiar with the collective bargaining agreement (Union Contract) of the UFCW 21 and Mid-Valley Hospital. 11. Demonstrates the ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations. Non-Clinical Personnel: This position has no responsibility for the assessment, treatment, or care of patients. However, the ability to communicate and interact with patients of all ages is required. Requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Required: High school diploma or GED. Recommended: CNA, EMT Skills: Venipuncture / knowledge of lab draw procedures including point of care testing done in the Emergency Room. Apply orthopedic support products such as plaster splints / casts / wraps Basic wound care Cardiac Arrhythmia recognition is desirable Obtaining and recording vital signs Temperature (Oral, tympanic, and skin) Pulse (radial, apical and distal) Blood Pressure - including the correct application and choosing correct size Pulse Oxygenation Use of wheelchairs and stretchers in a safe manner WAGE AND COMPENSATION Wage range $20.55 hr. - $ 29.98 hr. - DOE Mid-Valley Hospital offers a benefit package. This includes accrued vacation time in the amount of .vacation hours per hour worked. Accrued sick leave at an accrual of .04615 per hour, Life insurance and a profit-sharing plan. We also offer medical, dental and vision insurance plans. Employees can enroll in a 403(b) deferred compensation plan and/or a 457 deferred compensation plan.

Created: 2024-10-20