Emergency Room Technician
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- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: Emergency Services
- Hours/Pay Period: 64
The posted compensation range of $15.67 - $22.14 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Assists the professional nursing staff, private and Emergency Department physicians in providing care to patients in the Emergency Department. Performs clerical and receptionist duties and maintains the physical environment of the area. Performs Phlebotomy and EKG’s. Functions within the Shared Governance organization.
Additional responsibilities for this health care role include:
- Performs procedures which do not require the skill, knowledge or judgement of a licensed professional and which may be safely delegated in accordance with nursing policies and procedures.
- Accurately enters physician's orders and utilizes a CRT to input data and retrieve information at the request of the physician or RN.
- Maintains appropriate stock and equipment inventories in the unit and appropriately charges/credits for items used.
- Assists in the admission, discharge and transfer process as directed.
- Assists in the maintenance, care and disposition of properly labeled specimens.
- Assures patient safety and comfort through regular rounds, environmental maintenance and other appropriate safety measures.
- Maintains and promotes a professional attitude by providing support and assisting co-workers and other team members in the delivery of patient care.
- Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel while assuring confidentiality of patient information.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform in an accurate and precise manner in crisis and emergency situations.
- Complies with internal and external regulations, policies and procedures. Participates in achieving nursing division goals and support Shared Governance structure.
- Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in unit meetings, inservice programs and continuing education programs, and fulfills yearly requirements as stated by policy. Assists in the orientation of new staff and participates in unit Quality Improvement activities.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements:
Required:
BLS is required from the American Heart Association
EMT OR Nursing Assistant certification. High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Six months to one year experience as a nursing assistant.
Where You'll WorkAt CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.
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Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:
We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge.
We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.
We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!
“Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit.”
– Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer
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