ED Tech I ARMC ED
Company: Cone Health
Location: Burlington
Posted on: June 19, 2022
Job Description:
Overview:
Provides delegated patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse
and Physician. This position serves the following patient age
categories: neonatal, pediatrics, adolescent, adult and
geriatric
Talent Pool: Nursing SupportResponsibilities:
Performs direct patient care based on the requests and needs as
specified by patient and family, being age appropriate.
- Anticipates and prioritizes patient need. Assists the nurse/or
physician with procedures, surgical preps, wound care, clean and
sterile dressings, urinary catheterizations, staple and suture
removal. Provides immediate treatment of injuries including
immobilization, hemorrhage control and infection control.
- Anticipates EDP needs to set up procedural trays( i.e. suture,
hand, dental)
- Proficient in HazMat decontamination procedures.
- Obtains accurate vital signs and document timely.
- Reports findings outside normal parameters to nurse for
appropriate intervention.
- Performs intentional hourly rounding and anticipates patient
needs.
- Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges to support
patient throughput.
- Receives and responds to nurse delegation. Works with nurse to
set priorities when receiving multiple requests.
- Processes specimens, enters orders, maintain appropriate log
and reports test results for procedures performed in the Mini
Laboratory in ED
- Performs phlebotomy duties and ACCU Checks in accordance with
unit and laboratory standards. Documents appropriately.
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Performs clerical activities
- Helps meet regulatory compliance standards; Refrigerator temps,
track device day data, daily BCA checks, safety rounds, appropriate
CHL audits.
- Makes sure fall risk patients have correct armbands and red
socks, as well as correct signage and monitors bed alarm
compliance.
- Maintains adequate paperwork concerning patient information
(Patient logs, Patient Labels, Transfer/Admission logs) and
communication with physician practices.
- Facilitates communication between disciplines (nurses,
physicians, etc.)
- Maintains proper inventory levels on all supplies and other
items necessary for the operation of the department
- Assists in maintaining unit inventory of supplies, equipment,
nourishments, and instruments and office supplies.
- Requests supplies from portable equipment - Compression
Stockings, IV pumps, etc.
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Promotes a positive and efficient departmental atmosphere.
- Promotes patient satisfaction through personal interaction.
(Patient rounding as appropriate.)
- Assists with lost or left behind patient belongings.
- Collaborates with EDP/RN and/or other licensed professionals
regarding plan of care. Seen as a role model. Identifies and
suggest resources to best meet the patient/department
needs.
- Reports patient status, patient/family concerns or unsafe
conditions, as occur.
- Responds to call lights/intercom/telephones.
- Directs questions and problems to appropriate person,
recognizing the need to seek assistance when necessary.
- Provides assistance/support to patients and significant
others.
- Assists with room assignments, transfers and
discharges.
- Monitors patient activity on and off unit.
- Collects non-controlled medications, distributing to
appropriate licensed personnel on the unit.
- Observes Video Surveillance cameras
- Communicates regarding equipment maintenance and
repairs.
- Assists with maintaining a clean and safe environment.
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Demonstrates Personal accountability.
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations (Cone Health
Codes) and demonstrates knowledge of how to respond.
- Always uses appropriate safety devices and techniques
(examples: using safe lift equipment and needle safe devices;
pushing carts; correctly lifting copy paper).
- Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (including compliance
with Infection Prevention, Hand Hygiene, etc.).
- Identifies and reports safety hazards and incidents. Maintains
secure areas per policy (carts, closets, etc.)
- Protects all confidential information and obeys all HIPAA
regulations.
- Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and
procedures, including dress code.
- Documents time accurately using Kronos and not in corrective
action for Kronos edits.
- Attends at least 50% of departmental staff meetings.
- Completes all departmentally required education, competencies,
and/or proficiencies.
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Demonstrates Personal accountability:
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations (Cone Health
Codes) and demonstrates knowledge of how to respond;
- Always uses appropriate safety devices and techniques
(examples: using safe lift equipment and needle safe devices;
pushing carts; correctly lifting copy paper);
- Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (including compliance
with Infection Prevention, Hand Hygiene, etc.); Identifies and
reports safety hazards and incidents. Maintains secure areas per
policy (carts, closets, etc.);
- Protects all confidential information and obeys all HIPAA
regulations; Adheres to all organizational and departmental
policies and procedures, including dress code;
- Documents time accurately using Kronos and not in corrective
action for Kronos edits;
- Attends at least 50% of departmental staff meetings;
- Completes all departmentally required education, competencies,
and/or proficiencies.
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Attendance: Demonstrates compliance with Attendance Policy.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent, Required
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 6 months of relative experience, Required
Minimum of 6 months of relative experience/basic medical
terminology/computer literacy required
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
REQUIRED
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
NAI - Nursing Assistant I
BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
Current Nurse Aide I with the North Carolina Division of Facility
Services and completion of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
course with current NC certification.
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Keywords: Cone Health, Burlington , ED Tech I ARMC ED, Other , Burlington, North Carolina
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