Emergency Room Technician

Emergency Room Technician

Primary Location San Marcos, California

Job Number 1139573

Date posted 01/13/2023

Description:

Help doctors and nurses with examinations, treatments, and special procedures while being closely supervised. Apply splints to patients as directed by the head of the orthopedic department, carry out clinic-related patient care tasks, and maintain an emergency room holding ward in accordance with accepted policies, routines, practices, and procedures.

 

Significant Duties:

• Helps with therapeutic and diagnostic patient care tasks that can call for sterile procedure, like applying and removing bandages and splints, cleaning and/or irrigating wounds, and preparation. explains standard self-care techniques as instructed and introduces them to the policies and procedures of the Medical Center.
• By situating and draping the patient, the emergency room worker assists with different diagnostic tests and minor surgical operations.
• Helps with specialized procedures including thoracotomies, lumbar punctures, peritoneal lavages, thoracentesis, etc. prior to surgical and/or examination procedures, makes the essential preparations or organizes the treatment areas as necessary for the specific process.
• Receives incoming calls and responds appropriately.
• Massages the closed heart (CPR).
• Gives individuals a 12-lead EKG as instructed. EKGs can be uploaded to the Muse system.
• Obtains a patient's full set of vital signs and an inventory of their apparel.
• Provides patients with canes and crutches as needed, makes necessary adjustments, and teaches them how to walk correctly as directed by the head of the orthopedic department.
• Apply simple splints for fractures and sprains according to a doctor's orders, using the proper materials.
• Synchronizes the departmental cleaning and processing of instruments with Central Processing.
• Forms, mail, samples, and other items need to be picked up and delivered between departments.
• Direct and transport patients to the proper ED or medical center rooms or locations.
• Maintains a sufficient supply of supplies and notifies the charge nurse or clinical supervisor of any shortages.
• Prepare gurney/beds, stock patient things at bedheads, stock oxygen tank supplies, set up suction at each gurney location, gloves, and EKG electrodes when applicable, among other tasks as given.
• Maintain a spotless work environment, including ED ramps, supply rooms, and utility rooms.
• Promotes, guarantees, and enhances customer service to internal and external clients by displaying abilities that are consistent with the company's guiding principle of delivering exceptional customer relations and high-quality service.

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