Emergency Care Technician - ER - Per Diem - Days - JDC - Memorial Healthcare System
Hollywood, FL
About the Job
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary:
Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities and continual one-on-one patient monitoring.
Responsibilities:
Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, splinting, wound care and recording intake and output.Documents and communicates all attempted and/ or completed procedures to the nursing/medical staff.Performs technical procedures as delegated, including but not limited to establishing and discontinuing Peripheral IV access, and transporting patients.Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.Reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ELECTROCARDIOGRAM ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK, VITAL SIGNS
Education and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Nursing Assistant License (CNA LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Licensed Practical Nurse (PN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No experience required. Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) with certifications for EKG and Phlebotomy program; or LPN with EKG and Phlebotomy certifications, Patient Care Associate with EKG and Phlebotomy certifications or Emergency Medical Technician Program. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Nursing Assistant or Practical Nursing or Medical Assistant or Patient Care Associate program or Emergency Medical Technician
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Summary:
Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities and continual one-on-one patient monitoring.
Responsibilities:
Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, splinting, wound care and recording intake and output.Documents and communicates all attempted and/ or completed procedures to the nursing/medical staff.Performs technical procedures as delegated, including but not limited to establishing and discontinuing Peripheral IV access, and transporting patients.Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.Reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ELECTROCARDIOGRAM ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK, VITAL SIGNS
Education and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Nursing Assistant License (CNA LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Licensed Practical Nurse (PN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No experience required. Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) with certifications for EKG and Phlebotomy program; or LPN with EKG and Phlebotomy certifications, Patient Care Associate with EKG and Phlebotomy certifications or Emergency Medical Technician Program. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Nursing Assistant or Practical Nursing or Medical Assistant or Patient Care Associate program or Emergency Medical Technician
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Bending and Stooping = 60%
- Climbing = 20%
- Keyboard Entry = 60%
- Kneeling = 60%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Reaching = 60%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 20%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
- Running = 40%
- Sitting = 60%
- Squatting = 60%
- Standing = 60%
- Walking = 60%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 60%
- Seeing - Near = 60%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 20%
- Dust = 40%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
- Hazardous Medication = 20%
- Latex = 20%
- Computer Monitor = 60%
- Domestic Animals = 20%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
- Radiation = 20%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
Source : Memorial Healthcare System