ER Technician, PRN, Days, Gilmore-Amory
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, MS
Full-time
Mechanic/Technician
Posted on February 23, 2022
Patient care:
Communication:
Maintains appropriate verbal communication with team members to provide care to patient.
Knowledge:
- Performs phlebotomy, EKG's, patient transport, splints, CPR.
- Operates and maintains equipment properly, performs testing with efficiency.
- Obtains and documents vital signs, intake and output amounts, and other as designated, collects specimens as required.
- Must be able to prioritize duties according to current policy.
- Performs sterile urethral catheterizations.
- Conducts self in a proficient and professional manner.
- Compliant with HIPAA regulations at all times
- Assist with turning, lifting, and positioning patients to prepare for exams and procedures.
- Supports and promotes an environment that was conductive to quality customer service.
- Responds to emergency situations in hospital according to current policy.
- Properly documented all procedures as required.
- Obtains equipment or supplies as necessary for patient care. Assist with preparing rooms between patients, cleaning, restocking, and preparing area.
- Assist physicians and nurses with physical examinations and treatment.
- Transports patients to other departments in the hospital and off campus. Note: May transport patients with IV fluids including IV antibiotics.
- Maintains clean work area in patient rooms.
- Provides wound care - shaves, preps, cleans, and dresses as directed - utilizing sterile technique.
- Inserts Iv & IO catheters
Communication:
Maintains appropriate verbal communication with team members to provide care to patient.
Knowledge:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Registered as a Nationally Certified Paramedic (NRP); required
- Possess a valid Mississippi Paramedic Certificate; required
- Maintain valid Mississippi Driver's license and safe driving record as related to NMHS driving guidelines; required
- Certified in ACLS, PALS, and CPR; required
- Completes hospital and ED basic orientation.
- Prior experience or training in customer service.
- Must complete basic orientation competence checklist.
- Demonstrates basic computer skills
- Maintains CPR certification and annual review requirements.
- Must have effective communication, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills