ER Tech. Unit Clerk Hr.

Qualifications :

• High School Graduate or Equivalent. No previous experience is required. On the job training in practices and procedures of the hospital and certain medical terminology
• Must perform assigned duties completely and accurately, with the ability to carry out repetitive operations under specific instructions and in accordance with established procedures
• Communicates effectively; the method of communication, effectively achieves the goal
• All night shift Unit Clerks are cross-trained as ERT’s. When possible and appropriate, all other Unit Clerks will be cross-trained as ERT’s and EMD’s.

See ERT skills checklist and job description and EMD Policy and Procedure

Completes mandatory safety in-service yearly and appropriate in-service classes as suggested by the ESD Manager.

Duties &

Responsibilities : Job Summary

Job Summary

ER Tech.

The Emergency Services Technician provides support to the nursing staff of the Emergency Services Department to expedite care of patients of all ages.

The Emergency Services Technician provides courier service and transportation of patients to and from other departments.

This is a task oriented position that allows the RN maximum time for direct patient care.

Unit Clerk

Unit Clerk performs general clerical duties; controls chart flow, and assist the charge nurse with timely coordination of emergency care between ESD staff and physician, on-call physicians and other departments in the hospital.

In order to more effectively utilize time on the shift; the Unit Clerks will be cross trained Emergency Room Technicians (ERT’s).

When possible, all other Unit Clerks will be trained as ERT’s and EMD’s (Emergency Medical Dispatcher). This will allow the Charge Nurse to utilize the Unit Clerk on down time , for transporting gurneys and wheelchairs not requiring a nurse, assist with stocking and other ERT skills.

Duties

ER Tech.

Patient Care Duties

• Stock rooms with supplies and linen at start of shift and PRN
• Keep warmer full of blankets and IV solution
• Transport patients to Radiology and Nursing Units by wheelchair / gurney
• Keep IV trays and dressing trays stocked
• Clean rooms between patients : Change paper / linen Wipe down equipment with germicide
• Deliver lab specimens promptly
• Clean surgical instruments according to procedure
• Assist with ordering supplies and putting away supplies
• Pick up and deliver to medical records, pharmacy, and other areas as required
• Check and replace 0-2 tanks on gurneys and crash carts at beginning of shift and PRN
• Assist with sterile procedures
• At the request of the nurse : Check vitals Proper application of 02 Flood IV tubing with appropriate solution Proper application of cardiac monitor Proper application of automatic B / P monitor / 0-2 SAT device Set up for wound care / suturing Set up and flood blood warmer upon request of nurse Assist with patient care (e.

g. soft restraints, holding for venipuncture, positioning patient) Appropriately documents and signs all patient care given Oral / Pharangeal suctioning

Policies and Procedures

• Maintain MSDS master manuals
• Uses principles of body mechanics in mobilizing patient or objects
• Asks for help when lifting heavy patients
• Complies with policies for restraints
• Complies with policies for electrical safety
• Checks the emergency equipment per policy
• Incorporates infection control principles in practice
• Demonstrates skills related to the management of emergency situations
• Complies with policy for cardio-pulmonary arrest
• Complies with policy regarding risk management
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Incident reports

Demonstrates Professional Responsibility in Tech Role

• Complies with personnel policies
• Takes action based on constructive performance evaluations

Maintains confidentiality when interacting with patients, families, personnel, and the public

• Personnel are competent in job responsibility through appropriate licensure, orientation, training, skills evaluation, annual competences and the successful completion of the annual employee evaluation
• Renews CPR every two years
• Annual employee performance evaluation
• Arrives promptly and ready to work 95% of the time
• Does not allow outside issues to interfere with work schedule
• Utilizes "Trade" system to cover for requested days off
• Demonstrates reliability and flexibility with work schedule
• Willing to work extra shifts to cover vacations, etc
• Works eight hour shift as scheduled by department head
• Clean and professional
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Limitations

ER Techs may NOT do the following :

• Triage patients
• Assess patient condition
• Advise patients
• Handle medications
• Discharge patients
• Work outside the scope of practice as defined in their skills checklist

Unit Clerk

• Updates on-call board each shift and as needed. Prepares and distributes ESD physician and specialist on-call calendars
• Operates photocopier, performs minor trouble shooting and requesting service when machine needs more then routine user attention
• Screens charts for completeness, reviews charges for completeness and accuracy, breaks down, copies and distributes charts and related documents as appropriate
• Logs each patient visit completely, with no vacant spaces, and follows through to fill in vacancies when found
• Orders Lab, X-ray, RT, in appropriate and timely manner
• Orders miscellaneous forms and supplies according to established procedures and assignments
• Follows established treatment protocols
• Follows transfer protocol and assists charge nurse with transfer coordination
• Follows Industrial Medicine protocols, placing charts in holding file for special review, assisting reviewer as requested, and distributing copies according to established procedures.
• Follows established procedures for arranging hospital admissions
• Follows established telephone procedures, including using various paging systems, answering with Emergency Center, Unit Clerk (Name), And using TDD system as needed
• Follows established protocols for selecting and pulling charts for ESD physician audits
• Follows established procedures for routine radio checks, competing trip tickets, dispatching ambulances and communicating information to charge nurse.

Follows established procedures for Emergency Medical Dispatch when needed

• Pulls charts for medical records after hours
• Computer entry as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
30+ days ago