POSITION: Emergency Department Tech

POSITION #: 191

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Department

STATUS: Part-Time 24 hour per pay period

SHIFT: Days/Evenings

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides assistance to the ED Registered Nurse with the provision of care for Emergency Department patients. Documents services provided. Reports, as appropriate, to the Registered Nurse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides services according to the Emergency department protocol and standard of care

Observes, reports to RN and documents patient status, all care or services furnished

Assists with rooming patients and preparing the patient for examination

Obtains and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height/weight, and orthostatic vital signs as directed

Follows basic infection control principles

Observes basic elements of body functioning and report changes to the RN

Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment for the patient

Prepares ED rooms for patient reception

Follows emergency procedures as directed

Provides to the patient appropriate and safe personal hygiene and grooming

Provides safe patient transfers and ambulation as directed

Provides nutrition and fluid intake as directed

Completes appropriate documentation

Shows empathy, respect and concern for, and preservation of the dignity of, all persons, including family and visitors.

Clean, stock and organizes ED rooms and equipment.

Transports patients throughout the facility

Attend educational classes and training

Obtains EKG’s as trained by cardiopulmonary

BGH maintains the right to establish work schedules and to be ensured of employee’s attendance when scheduled. Maintaining regular attendance and punctuality is a required Essential Function of this position

Additional Essential Functions as outlined in the Job Description for both the ED and ICCU Departments

Skills: Ability to read, write and communicate in English, Able to carry out directions of RN, Ability to note changes in conditions that should be reported, Demonstrates basic understanding of principles of nutrition, the aging process and emotional problems of illness

Sympathetic attitude toward the ill, the dying, and their loved ones, Commitment to work with Interdisciplinary Team members, other staff and volunteers, Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job

Education: Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Aide course or EMT course

Experience: Prior CNA experience preferred

Licensure/Certification: Current State of Idaho Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Current BLS certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical Demands of position are listed in job description

Supervised by: ED Nurse Manager or Charge RN

All Bonner General Health job postings are paid under the 40-hour overtime Wage and Hour Law.

BGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.