ER Tech RFT - Greenville

POSITION SUMMARY

The Emergency Department Technician under the supervision of nursing staff, assists in the provision of emergency care. Performs duties and direct technical care requiring knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical technology. Reports and documents treatment activities in the patient medical record. Reports and documents any unusual incidents. Works to meet Department, Hospital and Hunt Regional Healthcare goals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education: Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic

Minimum Work Experience: One year minimum EMT or Paramedic

Required Licenses/Certifications: Appropriate CPR Certification

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: None

Preferred Qualification: ACLS

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
• Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
• Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
• Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
• Complies with all HIPAA standards.
• Exhibits good customer service skills and fosters a positive team environment that is conducive to retention of team members.
• Participates in huddles.
• Promptly reports events to the Shift Manager regarding med errors, falls, concerns, etc.
• Supportive of management decisions regarding allocation of personnel and is willing to float as needed.
• Ensures that appropriate physician orders are followed. Ensures communication to the nurse of the patient's progress, changes in condition, needs and preferences.
• Instructs patients and family members of hospital routines and procedures.
• Documents treatments and procedures in the medical record.
• Promotes a positive work environment that enhances professional respect, growth, creativity, and active participation in achieving of the mission and vision of the organization.
• Completes required education in a timely manner.
• Participates in unit based projects.