About this opportunity
River's Edge Hospital & Clinic lists this ED HUC / TECH (Saint Peter) 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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Worksite address
saint peter, MN, 56082, US
Who can apply
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