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.
  -
  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.
  -
  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.
  -
  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.
  -
  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.
  -
  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.
  
  PREFERRED

Keywords: Cone Health, Burlington , ED Tech I ARMC ED, Other , Burlington, North Carolina