About this opportunity
River's Edge Hospital & Clinic lists this ED HUC / TECH opportunity in saint peter, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
ED HUC / TECH
* Location 1900 N SUNRISE DR, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
* Base Pay $20.48 - $26.51 / Hour
* Job Category EMERGENCY ROOM
* Employee Type Non-Exempt
Description
The ED Tech must be able to partner with the ED RN and provider to work as a team. The ED Tech provides basic direct and indirect care independently and additional tasks as delegated and directed by the Registered Nurse or Provider.
Areas of Responsibility:
Performs basic direct and indirect care within the scope:
* Apply and reconnect patients to vitals monitor
* Answers patient call lights efficiently and responds to patient request or discusses patient need with RN or provider.
* Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) - toileting, bathing, dressing, eating, etc. with direction from nurse
* Perform glucometer test (POC tests) after competency completed.
* Monitor and document fluid and nutritional intake and urinary output (including output via a foley catheter).
* Assist with patient transfer or movement, specimen collection, decontamination, restraint application, pelvic exams, spinal immobilization, two person urinary catheter insertion.
* Visual acuity testing
* LUCAS application and operation.
Performs delegated tasks at the direction of the provider or RN according to the department policies and procedures within the scope:
* Wound dressing, pressure dressing
* Wound prep and irrigation
* Oxygen application
* Assist with splinting
* 1:1 observation and documentation of mental health patients
* Airway ventilation and CPR interventions compliant with BLS
* Secure helipad
* Make follow-up appointments as directed
* Removal of IV catheters
* Perform EKGs. Provide EKG to ordering provider or RN as soon as EKG is completed.
Unit/Room Maintenance:
* Assist with cleaning and stocking of patient rooms
* Assist with putting away deliveries from Materials
* Assist with cleaning of nursing station at change of shift
* Assist with shift checks
* Complete monthly duties throughout department (ie: checking expiration dates, deep cleaning patient rooms, etc)
* Maintains proper equipment and supplies
* Restock linens for the department
Desk/Clerical Functions:
* Office skills such as organizing, filing, typing and faxing
* Answer phone calls to the unit & direct phone calls as necessary
* Send/Receive faxes
* Assist patients, families and providers with phone calls as requested.
* Arrange for patient transport, including contacting ambulance/air transport, printing ROI & pushing images or ordering a disc from imaging
* Make copies
* Ordering and restocking office supplies
* Assist with interpreter iPad as needed.
Collaboration:
* In constant communication with the provider and RN regarding plan of care.
* Assists in other departments as assigned and helps other staff as needed to meet patient care needs.
* Seeks opportunity to help out in other departments or to assist other staff to assure all patient's are having their needs met.
Relationship Managment:
* Treats patients and all others with courtesy and respect.
* Strives to welcome and be helpful towards any customers in contact with.
* Receives no patient/famiy/staff dissatisfaction comments annually.
* Effectively manages relationships with co-workers.
* Confronts negative attitudes and addresses conflicts appropriately.
* Adheres to the Bill of Rights and follows confidentiality.
* Follow the REH Standards of Behavior.
* Attends 75% of monthly department staff meetings and 100% of all mandatory meetings/trainings
Requirements
* High School Graduate
* Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certification preferred
* Preferred training and experience: on year of current experience with ambulance service, hospital or Emergency Department experience within the last three years
* BLS Certified
Summary
This position is 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two weeks), working 12-hour shifts from 10:00am to 10:00pm, including every third weekend and every third holiday.
Benefits:
Employees at Rivers Edge Hospital enjoy a traditional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Other benefits include:
* Holiday Pay
* National Certification Bonus
* PERA Public Retirement Association of Minnesota ( defined pension benefit plan, 457 Retirement plans
* Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
* Employee referral bonus
* Longevity Bonus
* Voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
* Employer paid short term disability
* Clothing Allowance
* Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness
* Free membership to LiveWell Fitness Center
Compensation details: Hourly Wage
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