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Emergency Room Technician

CHI St Vincent Hot Springs

#CPR #Vital Signs #Patient Care #Patient Transport #Healthcare #Clinical Support #Emergency Room #Basic Life Support #Magnet Hospital

Quick overview

The Emergency Room Technician provides direct and indirect patient care, including monitoring vital signs and performing diagnostic measures. They also handle unit clerical tasks, patient transport, and coordinate patient flow using the tracking board.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED. Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire.

high schoolPatient Flow ManagementData EntryProfessional CommunicationVital Signs MonitoringDirect Patient CarePatient TransportDiagnostic ProceduresClerical SupportHospital Information Systems

Job description

Where You’ll Work CHI St.
Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health.
We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts.
Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.
With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St.
Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, Ark., and surrounding communities.
CHI St.
Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St.
Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas.
As a Magnet institution, CHI St.
Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority.
Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019.
With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
CHI St.
Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others.
We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Emergency Room Tech, you will support safe, cost-efficient patient care in the Emergency Department, performing delegated functions from the RN or Physician.Every day you will conduct selected diagnostics and procedures, assist with patient transport and lifting, and provide general clerical and cleaning support to the unit.To be successful in this role you will effectively execute delegated tasks, support unit operations, and contribute to a safe and efficient environment.
Provides direct patient care as delegated by the RN and Medical Staff.
Monitors and records vital signs, observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional condition and reports any changes to the nursing or medical staff.
Provides indirect patient care.
Escorting patient to the exam room.
Performs and documents general therapeutic/diagnostic measures.
Acts as transporter.
Assists with updating the Emergency Department Tracking Board/Care Manager (EDTB).
Acts as unit clerk; Utilizes hospital information systems according to the hospital policy.
Discharges patients and enters charges for patients in a timely matter.
Utilizes the EDTB to improve patient flow.
Performs order data entry as assigned by the nurse or physician.
Communicates with patients, family, physicians, other departments, unit personnel, and peers in an accurate, courteous and professional manner.
Demonstrates a commitment to patients, nursing staff, and Emergency Department in accordance with the team performance expectations Job Requirements Required High School GED General Studies, upon hire or High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Emergency Room Technician

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