Emergency Room Technician - CareWell Health
East Orange, NJ 07018
About the Job
Job Summary:The Emergency Room Technician provides direct, basic patient care activities under the guidance and direction of a Registered, Practical LPN Nurse. Handles the care and cleaning of specific equipment, stocking of supplies and equipment. ER Tech assists with transportation of patients, supplies and equipment.
Essential Functions
- Accountable for collection of test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents.
- Technician performs phlebotomy, EKGs, splinting, Transport, wound care, simple dressing and other duties as required within the Emergency Room.
- Assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect.
- Be able to work as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.
- Compliant with HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Supported and promoted an environment that was conductive to quality customer service.
- Responded to every emergency situation according to hospital policy.
- Practiced flexibility by assuming the role of administrative assistant when needed.
- Properly documented all procedures as required and without error.
- Assisted nurses with patient treatments.
- Preformed daily duties of vital signs, patient turns, AM care, PM care charting, and other requested tasks
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed
Physical Demands Analysis:
The following tables detail the individual physical demands using the following six categories: Mobility, Strength, Upper Extremity Postural Activity, Sensory/Perceptual, Work Environment, and Conditions of Work