HCT/EMT - Pekin - Emergency Dept

Performs Patient Care Activities as delegated by the Nurse and/or Physician for patients of all age's groups with both acute and chronic health problems. The Licensed Emergency Department Technician provides direct patient care that encompasses the nursing assistant role, phlebotomy, 12-lead ECG tracings and assisting with O2 needs.

License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Education:
H.S. Diploma/GED

Certifications: Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (L-EMT) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED

Essential Functions:

• Under the direct supervision of the RN provides indirect care that supports the Emergency Department mission by:
  PARTICIPATION:
  in cost containment
  development/maintenance of positive work environment
  minimizing overtime
  attending required classes and meetings
  participating in unit committees
  adheres to all policies and procedures
  PROMOTING PATIENT SAFETY:
  applies protective devices correctly
  anticipates patient request, makes rounds every hour as a minimum
  assists RN in planning patient care
  maintains a safe unit environment
  PROMOTING INFECTION CONTROL:
  washes hands before and after patient contact
  handles soiled linen, equipment and instruments per protocol
  maintains sterile asepsis
  changes and secures dressings
  maintains isolation technique
  PROMOTING PERSONAL SAFETY:
  utilizes p.p.e. appropriately
  keeps hallways clear of furniture/equipment, everything on one side
  PROVIDES DAILY INVENTORY MAINTENANCE:
  maintains support areas (kitchen, nurses station, utility rooms) clean/stocked
  restocks equipment in patient rooms
  accountable for wheelchairs, thermometers, pulse oximeters, glucometers and other pertinent equipment
  completes appropriate work form for maintenance and clinical engineering service, equipment work orders, including removing from service Provides direct patient care that demonstrates our mission and values. Evidenced by:
  PROVIDES CARE AS DIRECTED:
  oxygen therapy including pulse oximetry, oral and nasal airways insertion oral suctioning and placement of 02 per cannula and non-rebreather mask
  Foley catheter, straight cath insertion/placement, minicath - excludes children and infants
  performs and documents selected diagnostic tests - phlebotomy & 12-lead ECG recording
  performs lab testing as appropriate
  provides care for the patient requiring restraint or seclusion
  Performs splint application (Methodist only)
  Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
  Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
  PROVIDES OBSERVATION AND MEASUREMENT OF PATIENT INFORMATION PER POLICY:
  temperatures - oral, rectal (axillary only under the direction of RN)
  Pulse - apical and radial,
  Blood pressure,
  height and weight,
  intake and output,
  pain ratings Demonstrates a thorough understanding and working knowledge of all equipment necessary to perform job functions. Performs and documents special procedures per policy:
  application of heat/cold
  decubitus care
  pelvic exam setup
  I & D setup
  surgical skin prep
  apply ace/TEDS/binders
  apply/remove leads
  assist coughing & deep breathing
  assist with physical exam
  oral suctioning
  nasopharyngeal suctioning
  maintain and clean suction equipment
  application of hypo/hyperthermia unit
  care of oxygen equipment.
  room set-up for trauma
  suture set-up
  moderate sedation set-up
  patient prep for any procedure
  Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.
  Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment. Performs direct patient care that significantly impacts patient satisfaction evidenced by:
  PROMOTION OF PATIENT WELLNESS:
  maintain a pleasant environment for patients by keeping rooms visually clean and uncluttered
  ready to monitor patient post-procedure
  participates in admission, transport and discharge of patients
  assist patients with -in-bed mobility; transfers to/from bed, WC, stretcher, or chair; positioning for alignment and comfort
  ASSIST PATIENTS WITH NUTRITION MANAGEMENT:
  prepares patients for meals by offering washing of hands, mouth care and positioning in chair or bed before meal tray arrives
  delivers trays
  documents intake per policy
  feeds dependent patients as needed
  provides fresh water, ice and snacks.
  PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH ELIMINATION PROCEDURES:
  offers/removes bedpans and urinals
  provides catheter care per policy
  removes foley catheters
  Applies external urinary catheters
  empty urinary drainage bags using goggles and gloves
  collect specimens for ordered tests
  catheterize female and male patients
  communicates any intake and output .

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