Emergency Tech (C.N.A., CMA, EMT, Paramedic) (FT Day & 2 FT Night)

Job Summary

The Emergency Department Tech/C.N.A., EMT, Paramedic assists providers and nurses in providing efficient, high-quality emergency care to patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. The ED tech performs clinical support duties, patient care activities while providing patient comfort, safety, and timely flow through the emergency department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes an environment conducive with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.
• Assist nurses and providers with patient care procedures and treatments.
• Take and record vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and measurements as applicable, in an accurate and precise manner.
• Notifies nurses of changes in patient’s condition in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Perform EKG’s, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing as assigned.
• Assist with patient transport, transfers, and discharge processes.
• Greets and interviews patients and obtains signatures for the purpose of initiating the patient record.
• Keeps and maintains the ER Central Logbook and follows all EMTALA regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patients, hospital, or physician related information.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain stocked supplies and equipment.
• Support trauma, cardiac, and emergency response situations.
• Assists with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of work and storage areas.
• Maintain orderly condition of assigned work area.
• Maintain infection prevention and safety standards.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families during emergency situations.
• Is knowledgeable of general hospital policies and procedures.
• Accepts reassignment to other units if necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned and are subject to change with or without prior notice.

Professional Requirements

• Ability to work well with a diverse work team.
• Maintain knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact with patients, visitors, and staff in the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric/adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.
• Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.
• Well organized, accepts assignments willingly and accomplishes them quickly.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good mental health and emotional maturity.
• Good personal grooming and hygiene.
• Recognizes and respects the individual emotional, social, and cultural needs of patients, including their religious beliefs.
• Displays knowledge of sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices Universal Precautions.
• Willingness to perform a variety of minimal repetitive tasks that may involve unpleasant conditions and maintain patience and tact.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• May require nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
• Other duties may be assigned and are subject to change with or without prior notice.
• Completes and maintains all required education and/or training requirements.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations and always maintains patient confidentiality.
• Follows and maintains all lawful safety, health requirements, and regulations, and follow protocols for required protective equipment (PPE).
• Promptly reports safety issues, job-related injury, or illness, near misses, etc. in SafetyZone.
• Follows Hillsboro Health Standards of Behavior.