ER Tech I

Assists with patient admissions, outpatients, and inpatients for the Emergency Department, and other clinical areas of the hospital as needed. Responsible for the clerical duties associated with patient care and assists with patient care (newborn to geriatric) as directed by the Emergency Department Manager, Medical Director and specific unit delegates.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Emergency Department provides care for patients with a wide variety of needs from non-critical to emergent medical conditions including emergent and urgent mental health care. All patients are welcome whether walking in or arriving by emergency transport. All Emergency Department staff are certified to care for critical cardiac and trauma patients including children.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

One (1) of the following required :

Current unencumbered Oregon EMT, AEMT or EMT-I.

Experience or training in computer applications required.

One (1) year recent experience preferred. Previous ED experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Time Management : Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Social Perceptiveness : Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and / or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Communication : Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

Adaptability / Flexibility : Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others to offer best possible care to patients.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely

(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

(67 – 100% of the time)

CLIMB - LADDER

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >

30 sec)

WALK - INCLINE

CLIMB - STAIRS

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

SQUAT Repetitive

BEND FORWARD at waist

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

SIT

REACH - Forward

REACH - Upward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

GRASP Hand / Fist

STAND

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead : 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

About the company

The Samaritan Health Services is a non-profit, integrated delivery healthcare system consisting of five hospitals in Oregon and is headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon.

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