Emergency Services Tech (EST)

Job description

Job Requirements
Unit Description
The Emergency Department at Pelham Medical Center is a 24-bed unit with a 6-chair vertical care area. The typical nurse to patient ratio is 1:4.
We are a highly engaged team that is dedicated to providing high quality, excellent, patient-focused care through multidisciplinary collaboration and extensive teamwork. We value optimizing workflow and efficiency, work-life balance and employee wellness, team-based committees and offering employees professional development opportunities.
Position Summary
The Emergency Services Technician, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for providing emotional and physical comfort and safety to patients; observing, recording and reporting to appropriate persons changes in patient's condition; performing therapeutic procedures/treatments as defined by the medical center's Policy and Procedures; keeping the unit environment safe, restocking of supplies and checking the operation of equipment. Collaborates with Leadership in developing and implementing the medical Center Culture, Mission, and Goals.
Minimum Requirements
Education
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• EMT, CNA, PCA, Surgical Technician, Medical Assistant, completion of fundamental nursing course, or one year experience in healthcare setting

Experience
• N/A

License/Registration/Certifications
• BLS

Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
• N/A

Preferred Experience
• N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities
• Recognizes and reports changes in patients' clinical condition, e.g. change in color, shortness of breath, changes in vital signs, etc - to appropriate nursing staff and/or MD.
• Performs and documents procedures as appropriate (i.e., vital signs, EKGs performed and labeled, specimens obtained and delivered).
• Assists physicians and nurses in examinations, treatments and minor surgical procedures.
• Assists patients with turning, bathing, and positioning, ambulating.
• Employee attends all mandatory education programs offered by the hospital and/or department annually.
• Completes daily assignments, i.e., utility room's storage, trays, carts, and supplies.
• Follows Emergency Department procedures are followed concerning use, processing and replacement of special equipment, trays and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned