Emergency Room Technician- Emergeny Room, FT, Evenings
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, MS
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on January 18, 2022
Summary: The Emergency Services Tech, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine specimen collections, electrocardiographs, routine tests, patient care functions and technical procedures for which appropriate training and competency is maintained.
Patient care:
Communication: Maintains appropriate verbal communication with team members to provide care to patient.
Patient care:
- Performs phlebotomy, EKG's, patient transport, splints, CPR.
- Operates and maintains equipment properly, performs testing with efficiency.
- Obtains and documents vital signs, intake and output amounts, and other as designated, collects specimens as required.
- Must be able to prioritize duties according to current policy.
- Performs sterile urethral catheterizations.
- Conducts self in a proficient and professional manner.
- Compliant with HIPAA regulations at all times
- Assist with turning, lifting, and positioning patients to prepare for exams and procedures.
- Supports and promotes an environment that was conductive to quality customer service.
- Responds to emergency situations in hospital according to current policy.
- Properly documented all procedures as required.
- Obtains equipment or supplies as necessary for patient care. Assist with preparing rooms between patients, cleaning, restocking, and preparing area.
- Assist physicians and nurses with physical examinations and treatment.
- Transports patients to other departments in the hospital and off campus. Note: May transport patients with IV fluids including IV antibiotics.
- Maintains clean work area in patient rooms.
- Provides wound care - shaves, preps, cleans, and dresses as directed - utilizing sterile technique.
Communication: Maintains appropriate verbal communication with team members to provide care to patient.
