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Fast-Track Emergency Room Technician

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Fast-Track Emergency Room Technician is a crucial member of our Fast-Track Emergency Department team, playing a pivotal role in providing swift and efficient support to licensed medical staff. In this position, you will perform clinical duties based on competencies and training, always under the supervision of a licensed nurse and/or provider who is concurrently on duty.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

Clinical and Non-Clinical Support:

• Assist licensed staff in performing clinical duties, demonstrating:
• Proficiency in venipuncture and knowledge of lab draw procedures, including point-of-care testing tailored to our Fast-Track setting.
• Ability to apply orthopedic support products, such as plaster splints, casts, and wraps.
• Basic wound care skills.
• Desirable knowledge of cardiac arrhythmia recognition.
• Competence in obtaining and accurately recording vital signs, including:
• Temperature measurement (oral, tympanic, and skin).
• Pulse assessment (radial, apical, and distal).
• Blood pressure measurement, including the correct application and selection of the appropriate cuff size.
• Pulse oxygenation monitoring.
• Blood pressure measurement, including the correct application and selection of the appropriate cuff size.
• Pulse oxygenation monitoring.
• Maintain adequate stock levels and restock supplies as needed.
• Offer standby support as appropriate.
• Facilitate the rapid acquisition and delivery of supplies and lab samples upon request to enhance our Fast-Track process.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with clinical and administrative teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

General Responsibilities:

• Punctuality and Compliance:
• Arrives on time and in appropriate attire.
• Takes meal breaks as scheduled.
• Adjusts work schedule as needed.
• Seeks approval for overtime and time off.
• Strictly adhere to attendance policies.
• Wears a visible ID badge and safeguards it.

Meeting Participation:

• Attends and actively engages in meetings.
• Stays informed of meeting and email communications.

Training and Recertification:

• Responds promptly to training/recertification notices.
• Completes required training/recertification on time.

Professional Conduct:

• Demonstrates cooperation and professionalism.
• Adheres to the Code of Mutual Respect and Professionalism.

Customer and Team Interaction:

• Provides courteous assistance to all.
• Promotes diversity and inclusion.

Infection Control:

• Follows infection control procedures.
• Uses personal protective equipment.
• Adheres to handwashing and isolation protocols.

Environmental Care:

• Understands safety policies and procedures.
• Responds to emergency codes.
• Aware of security issues.

Handbook and Policies:

• Complies with hospital handbook and policies.

Union Contract:

• Familiarize yourself with the relevant provisions of the UFCW 3000 and Mid-Valley Hospital union contract as it pertains to your role.

Age-Specific Care:

• Adapts to different patient age groups.
• Effectively communicates with patients of all ages.

Position Qualifications:

Required: High school diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications:

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