Emergency Dept Tech PRN at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Basic Computer Applications, Infection Control Practices, Safety Protocols

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary The Emergency Department Technician provides direct and indirect patient care in support of nursing and provider staff in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include monitoring cardiac rhythms, collecting specimens, assisting with procedures, and performing clerical duties as needed. Maintains a safe, clean, and organized care environment while adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines. Essential Functions Provides direct patient care including vital signs monitoring, ambulation, and basic hygiene care under the supervision of the RN or provider Monitors cardiac rhythms and reports any abnormalities to the nursing staff Assists with Point of Care Testing (Accu-Checks), phlebotomy, and specimen collection as directed Performs catheter insertion and removal as directed by RN (Paramedic Only) Assists with patient transport and ensures patient safety during transport Completes accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities Demonstrates proficiency with downtime procedures and required documentation Responds to patient call systems in a timely manner and assists with patient needs Supports unit operations by maintaining adequate stock of supplies and assisting with inventory control Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA regulations Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced environment Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Proficient in basic computer applications for documentation purposes Knowledge of infection control practices and safety protocols Education High School Diploma or equivalent required At least one of the following required: State Certified EMT Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech or Medical Assistant – Certified or registered with the state Licenses/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within timeframe required by facility policy EKG Competency required within timeframe required by facility policy O2 Assessment may be required within timeframe required by facility policy Experience Previous experience in a hospital, emergency care setting, or similar clinical environment preferred Experience with patient care, vital signs monitoring, and specimen collection preferred

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Responsibilities

The Emergency Department Technician provides direct and indirect patient care in support of nursing and provider staff in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include monitoring cardiac rhythms, collecting specimens, assisting with procedures, and performing clerical duties as needed.