ED Technician (Days) at Western Missouri Medical Center

Warrensburg, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, EKG, Patient Transport, Cardiac Monitoring, Vital Signs Monitoring, Point of Care Testing, Lab Specimen Collection, Customer Service, Quality Improvement, Clerical Tasks, Teamwork, Self-Motivation, BLS Certification, Patient Care, Growth and Development Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description PURPOSE STATEMENT Under close supervision, the ED Tech provides technical support for physicians and nurses in the Emergency Department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform phlebotomy. Perform 12 lead EKGs. Transport patients to other departments. Place patients on cardiac and vital sign monitor. Perform Point of Care Testing. Obtain lab specimens and document all care/procedures provided. Clean equipment and workspace. Order/stock department supplies. Clerical unit tasks as required/requested. Demonstrate positive customer service relations. Routinely participates in QI projects and encourages the department to continuously improve. Assist co-workers as needed/requested. Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided. Perform other essential duties as assigned. SHIFT REQUIREMENTS 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 3, 12-hour shifts per week. Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent. Currently licensed as a Patient Care Technician (CPCT-A), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the state of Missouri. Minimum of six (6) months direct patient care experience preferred. This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required. Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day. Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard. Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines. Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing. Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition. Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs. Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.

Responsibilities

The ED Technician provides technical support for physicians and nurses in the Emergency Department, performing tasks such as phlebotomy, EKGs, and patient transport. They also maintain equipment, document care, and assist with clerical tasks as needed.