Patient Care Tech- Emergency Department, Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Our Mission

All of us, for each of you, every time.

Our Vision

Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

Our Values

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At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our employees and the very best care to our patients.

In this role, you are responsible for assisting Emergency Department Physicians, Advance Practice Clinicians, and licensed Registered Nurses (RN) in the provision of basic and technical patient care as outlined in the generic structure standards and Washington State’s Laws Relating to Nursing Care and Health Care Assistants.

The ideal candidate is one who lives out our Samaritan values as they work independently and as a team in delivering an excellent customer / patient experience.

The individual in this position reports to the Charge Nurse, RN, Emergency Department Physicians, Advance Practice Clinicians, Department Director, POE Care Manager.

This position is responsible for performing direct patient care activities within his / her scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician in the Emergency Department.

This is a per diem position working various days and hours a week.

EXTRA INCENTIVE :

In lieu of benefits, receive additional 12% - 15% differential.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES (not limited to) :

• Assists with patient care in the Emergency Department including; admissions, transfers, and discharges under the direction of licensed RN or Physician.
• Assists with obtaining and documenting of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation monitor, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Assists with safe positioning of patient, patient transfer / transport, assists with the application of orthopedic splints / dressings, and wound care.
• Assists with obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin / saline locks, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Assists with lab draws, if has current Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification.
• Measures and fit crutches and walker and instruct patient on proper crutch and walker walking.
• Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures.
• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments and supplies and assists with stocking supplies for patient’s rooms. Assists with room turnover upon patient discharge from ED.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal signs and symptoms to primary RN and ED provider, performs point of care testing (POC).
• Assists nursing staff / units with clerical functions, intra-inter-departmental communications and other duties as assigned.

Provides other clerical services as deemed necessary by the Unit Director / designee.

• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to : security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled
• In a manner necessary to meet organizational standards

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (not limited to) :

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous healthcare experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or Washington State MA-Emergency Medical Technician (MA-EMT), required.
• Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification, preferred.
• Medical Assistant Registered within 6 months of hire.
• CPR certification Healthcare Provider (HCP) level within 6 months of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Occasional or prolonged standing, sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, and pulling.
• Manual dexterity, ability to lift / carry up to 10 pounds (supplies and equipment). Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate 8 to 12 hours per shift.
• Physical strength to perform CPR (bed / floor), lift and push / pull 60 to 300 pounds (with assistance) as often as 20 times per 8 to 12 hours and perform constant walking, twisting, turning, and stretching maneuvers in patient care and use of equipment.
• Good reading eyesight. Is able to see clearly 20 feet or more, to judge distance and space relationships, and to see peripherally.
• Ability to communicate using verbal and / or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and / or family, and the public.

COMPETENCIES :

• Critical thinking skills : Seeks resources for direction. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
• Demonstrate accountability. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers / patients across the age continuum.
• Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.

As a Samaritan Healthcare employee, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence including the creation and maintenance of the best patient, employee, physician, and student experience.