EC TECHNICIAN

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in the Emergency Center to patients of all ages per EC scope.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational / Technical Degree in Patient Care Assistance, Emergency Medicine (Preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1 year direct patient care experience in a hospital setting (Required)
• In lieu of experience, graduate of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician program

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures:

• Georgia certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire.

Essential Functions

EC TECHNICIAN PATIENT CARE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists nurse with providing direct care to EC patients.
• Comply with established nursing standards.
• Maintain established department, unit, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Follow established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
• Receive assignment and assist in care of patients as directed.
• Assist physicians, physician extenders and nursing personnel during assessment, reassessment and treatment of emergency patients. Complete regularly required rounding and assessments on assigned patients.
• Report and update physician and (or) nurse and document patient information in the medical record.
• Check and record patient's vital signs, communicate with Registered Nurse and EC Physician regarding patient status/update.
• Direct patient care responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Application of patient monitoring systems including basic interpretation and reporting
• Basic extremity splinting
• Assist with cast application
• Crutch fitting
• Point of care testing/maintenance
• Obtain and report results of 12 lead ECG tracings
• Specimen collection, labeling and transport
• Trauma team assignment
• Application and maintenance of basic spinal immobilization
• Resuscitation team assignment
• Urinary catheter placement/maintenance
• Oxygen therapy application and removal
• Perform, report and record visual acuity eye exams
• Phlebotomy
• Wound care/dressings
• Proactive patient procedure/intervention to include patient preparation, equipment set up and assistance/support to Physician/Nurse.
• Work directly with Flow Coordinator/zone nurse in managing patient throughput in all clinical areas.
• Perform clerical support functions to include computer/manual diagnostic order entry, complete and log consult physician pages, perform inpatient bed request/assignment and communication, monitor and direct response to unit based nurse call communication system.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology.

DOCUMENTATION:

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

CARE PROCESSES:

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.