Er tech- Emergency service (Pt 6p-6a)
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
The ER Technician provides high-quality patient care by assisting medical staff with assessments, monitoring vital signs, and performing basic medical procedures. They are responsible for ensuring patient safety, maintaining a clean environment, and documenting care activities in the EHR system.
As an Emergency Room Technician at Riverside Medical Center, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Your responsibilities will include assisting medical staff with patient assessments, performing basic medical procedures, and ensuring a safe and clean environment.
You will work closely with nurses and physicians to support the delivery of efficient and compassionate care to patients experiencing medical emergencies.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and a commitment to teamwork and patient-centered care.
Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Essential Duties Patient Care: Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, intake/output, and toileting.
Answer call lights promptly, and relay patient concerns to the nursing team.
Vital Signs: Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, oxygen saturation, weights, and blood sugars as needed and report any abnormalities to the nursing staff.
Mobility Assistance: Assist patients with mobility, including turning, positioning, and transferring from bed to wheelchair or stretcher, using proper body mechanics and safety techniques.
Specimen Collection: Collect specimens for laboratory testing as directed by nursing staff.
Patient Safety: Observe and report any changes in patients conditions to the nursing staff.
Ensure the safety and comfort of patients by following established protocols.
Utilize restraints and assistive devices appropriately.
Assist with emergency codes as needed.
Document patient care activities and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) system in a timely and accurate manner.
Infection
Control: Adhere to infection control procedures, including hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning.
Equipment
Handling: Assist with the setup, operation, management, and cleaning of medical equipment as directed by the nursing staff.
Patient
Experience: Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding. Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well-being.
.5 to 1.0 FTE Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
.001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work Employee Health Requirements Exposure to: Chemicals: Refer to MSDS manual Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Diagnostic composite of patients, frequent contact with intravenous devices, and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, stool, vomitus) and administration of blood does create a high risk. use of needleless IV system, universal precautions and protective equipment minimize risk. TB or Airborne Pathogens: Patient diagnostic presentations do pose high risk; however usage of protective wear and universal precautions reduces risk. Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/MDs.
Ability to read reports, memos, literature, ability to read machines.
Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Necessary to hear alarms, hear patient verbalizations, telephone communication, listening to patient/employee concerns.
Usd $20.55 - Usd $25.35 /Hr
Candidates must hold a current BLS certification and be licensed as a CNA, CMA, or EMT-B. One year of experience as a CNA or EMT-B is preferred.
Market context
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