ED Tech-Emergency-PT.6

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ED Tech-Emergency-PT.6 (6:30a-7p Sat and Sun)','Part-time','Clinical Support','630a-7p S and S','630a-7p S and S','48','48','Every','Every','IOWA-DES MOINES-MERCY MEDICAL CENTER','','!*!GENERAL SUMMARY:

Supports the
Emergency Department professional clinical staff by providing direct patient
care, performing phlebotomy functions, EKGs and assistive skills on all age
groups: neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric as assigned by
the physician or RN. Performs clerical work and coordinates communications
within the assigned nursing unit. Facilitates the information exchange process
between the nursing area and other hospital departments.  These duties may vary by shift and assigned
department.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist Triage Nursing in meeting the needs of individuals in the waiting
area, with vitals, rooming patients, and helping get patients out of car.Completes daily stocking in assigned team.  Assists RN with arrival of EMS patients.Transports patients to other departments within the hospital (CT,
Surgery, and to admitted floor). Cleans room (changes linens on carts, disposes of used equipment and
disposable items, and wipes down counters and sinks when necessary) in
preparation for the next patient.  Rounding hourly on patients and meeting their needs or communicating them
to the RN.Performs or assists patients with personal hygiene such as oral care, dressing/undressing
and elimination needs. Collects and accurately labels various specimens, including urine and
venous blood specimens. Performs tasks including positioning and maintaining patient in correct
and safe alignment; measuring and recording temperature, pulse rate,
respiratory rate and blood pressure; measuring and recording height and weight
as directed. Assists with post-mortem care as directed by the clinical staff. Performs or assists with CPR. Communicates changes/information regarding patient's physical/mental
condition to the RN. Performs and
transmits 12-Lead EKG. Performs urethral catheterization (intermittent and indwelling). Answers incoming
phone calls and places calls to ancillary departments and physicians.Completes
physicians order for inpatient bed in TeleTracking system.Orders transport
for patients in the TeleTracking system.Prepares charts
for scanning and log them into Lynx.



































 
','!*!MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED required. Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, a
Phlebotomist, or certified in Iowa as an EMT-B or Paramedic. Proof of
completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within
three (3) months of hire.Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or
obtained within three (3) months of
hire.  Acceptable credentialing bodies
and certifications include American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional
Rescuer and American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Providers.





','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0139771','Mercy Medical Center','ED Tech-Emergency-PT.6 (6:30a-7p Sat and Sun)

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