Location | Wesley Long - Emergency Room | Work Location | US-NC-Greensboro | Division : Name | Wesley Long Hospital | Department : Name | WLCH-Emergency | Category | PATIENT CARE | Position Sub-Category | TECHNICIAN | Position Type | Benefit Eligible (12-39 hours/week) | Employment Type | Employee | Exempt/NonExempt | Non-Exempt | FTE | 0.75 | Workforce Status | Onsite | Work Hours | 30.00 | Provider Schedule (specific schedule) | 7p-7a | On call Required | No | Sub Category | Technician |
Provides delegated patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse and Physician. This position serves the following patient age categories: neonatal, pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric
Wesley Long Hospital - Emergency Room, ED
Talent Pool: Patient Care
ED Full time, Greensboro
Performs direct patient care based on the requests and needs as specified by patient and family, being age appropriate. * Anticipates and prioritizes patient need. Assists the nurse/or physician with procedures, surgical preps, wound care, clean and sterile dressings, urinary catheterizations, staple and suture removal. Provides immediate treatment of injuries including immobilization, hemorrhage control and infection control. * Anticipates EDP needs to set up procedural trays( i.e. suture, hand, dental) * Proficient in HazMat decontamination procedures. * Obtains accurate vital signs and document timely. * Reports findings outside normal parameters to nurse for appropriate intervention. * Performs intentional hourly rounding and anticipates patient needs. * Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges to support patient throughput. * Receives and responds to nurse delegation. Works with nurse to set priorities when receiving multiple requests. * Processes specimens, enters orders, maintain appropriate log and reports test results for procedures performed in the Mini Laboratory in ED * Performs phlebotomy duties and ACCU Checks in accordance with unit and laboratory standards. Documents appropriately. -------------------------------------------------- Performs clerical activities * Helps meet regulatory compliance standards; Refrigerator temps, track device day data, daily BCA checks, safety rounds, appropriate CHL audits. * Makes sure fall risk patients have correct armbands and red socks, as well as correct signage and monitors bed alarm compliance. * Maintains adequate paperwork concerning patient information (Patient logs, Patient Labels, Transfer/Admission logs) and communication with physician practices. * Facilitates communication between disciplines (nurses, physicians, etc.) * Maintains proper inventory levels on all supplies and other items necessary for the operation of the department * Assists in maintaining unit inventory of supplies, equipment, nourishments, and instruments and office supplies. * Requests supplies from portable equipment ? Compression Stockings, IV pumps, etc. -------------------------------------------------- Promotes a positive and efficient departmental atmosphere. * Promotes patient satisfaction through personal interaction. (Patient rounding as appropriate.) * Assists with lost or left behind patient belongings. * Collaborates with EDP/RN and/or other licensed professionals regarding plan of care. Seen as a role model. Identifies and suggest resources to best meet the patient/department needs. * Reports patient status, patient/family concerns or unsafe conditions, as occur. * Responds to call lights/intercom/telephones. * Directs questions and problems to appropriate person, recognizing the need to seek assistance when necessary. * Provides assistance/support to patients and significant others. * Assists with room assignments, transfers and discharges. * Monitors patient activity on and off unit. * Collects non-controlled medications, distributing to appropriate licensed personnel on the unit. * Observes Video Surveillance cameras * Communicates regarding equipment maintenance and repairs. * Assists with maintaining a clean and safe environment. -------------------------------------------------- Demonstrates Personal accountability. * Responds appropriately to emergency situations (Cone Health Codes) and demonstrates knowledge of how to respond. * Always uses appropriate safety devices and techniques (examples: using safe lift equipment and needle safe devices; pushing carts; correctly lifting copy paper). * Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (including compliance with Infection Prevention, Hand Hygiene, etc.). * Identifies and reports safety hazards and incidents. Maintains secure areas per policy (carts, closets, etc.) * Protects all confidential information and obeys all HIPAA regulations. * Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures, including dress code. * Documents time accurately using Kronos and not in corrective action for Kronos edits. * Attends at least 50% of departmental staff meetings. * Completes all departmentally required education, competencies, and/or proficiencies. -------------------------------------------------- Demonstrates Personal accountability: * Responds appropriately to emergency situations (Cone Health Codes) and demonstrates knowledge of how to respond; * Always uses appropriate safety devices and techniques (examples: using safe lift equipment and needle safe devices; pushing carts; correctly lifting copy paper); * Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (including compliance with Infection Prevention, Hand Hygiene, etc.); Identifies and reports safety hazards and incidents. Maintains secure areas per policy (carts, closets, etc.); * Protects all confidential information and obeys all HIPAA regulations; Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures, including dress code; * Documents time accurately using Kronos and not in corrective action for Kronos edits; * Attends at least 50% of departmental staff meetings; * Completes all departmentally required education, competencies, and/or proficiencies. -------------------------------------------------- Attendance: Demonstrates compliance with Attendance Policy. -------------------------------------------------- |
EDUCATION: |
High School Diploma or equivalent, Required |
EXPERIENCE: |
Minimum 6 months of relative experience, Required Minimum of 6 months of relative experience/basic medical terminology/computer literacy required. |
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING: |
REQUIRED EMT | Emergency Medical Technician NAI | Nursing Assistant I BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Current Nurse Aide I with the North Carolina Division of Facility Services and completion of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course with current NC certification. PREFERRED |