EMERGENCY DEPART AND ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY TECH-BTLR EMERGENCY UNIT (PRN)

  • Ohio
  • Trihealth
Job Description

Job Overview:

This position provides assistance and/or performs basic specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of the charge nurse or designated RN. This position may also perform non-direct patient care activities as assigned, requested, or directed. Duties include: stocking of supplies, cleaning equipment, temperature checks, transporting patients as needed, collection of lab specimens. This position may transcribe and complete verbal orders for electrocardiograms and Holter Monitoring performed in the Emergency Department.

Job Requirements:

High School Degree

Job Responsibilities:

Performs and documents basic patient care related procedures under the direct supervision of an RN. Maintains competency of tasks in which the technician has been trained. Transcribes verbal order for EKG and successfully performs EKG, completes the order and submits tracing to Tracemaster and the EMR. Collects blood specimens within the parameters of documented competency. Transports patients via stretcher or wheelchair. Seeks clarification as needed to complete the assigned tasks. Maintains a safe environment. Reports real and potential safety hazards to the charge nurse and completes safety event report as necessary. Complies with Infection Control policies. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards. Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required. Recognizes and reports problems with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner. Performs and documents temperature checks and quality controls as directed. Stocks and maintains EKG cart and works with I.S. regarding any Tracemaster concerns. Maintains appropriate number of filled oxygen tanks. Prepares equipment and instruments for cleaning by central supply. Stocks supplies, to include nurse servers, cabinet drawers, and carts. Cleans unit equipment including stretchers. Demonstrates leadership ability through participation in the technician preceptor program and/or participation in a TriHealth or unit based committee. Has met all Unit and TriHealth requirements such as annual competencies. Has attended the required number of staff meetings. Communicates effectively with others. Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers. Reports patient related information in a timely manner. Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person. Documents observations and tasks performed. Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team. Utilizes chain of command appropriately.

Other Job-Related Information:

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Frequently Continuous Learning - Frequently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Frequently Lifting

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