Emergency Dept Tech Job Greenwich area,Connecticut USA,Healthcare

Overview

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values – integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Emergency Department Technician has the knowledge and ability to perform all duties as outlined in the Nursing Assistant job description in addition to responsibilities unique to the Emergency Department.

Major functions include coordination of the clinical care of the patient in collaboration with the Registered Nurse and multidisciplinary team. Assistance in the delivery of patient care and performance of duties include but are not limited to: obtaining vital signs and patient weights, performing and reporting 12-lead EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, room and environmental readiness, splinting and application of orthopedic devices, and all as delegated by the registered nurse.

Responsibilities

Assists the patient care unit and Nursing Department through the following activities:

Provides direct physical patient care following accepted procedures and in accordance with the department specific skills checklist.

Teamwork

Embraces shared goals versus narrower interests: actively cooperative vs. competitive or non-committal.

Knowledgeable/Accountable/Fiscally Responsible

Continually seeks ways to sustain and improve one s skills.

Flexible/Open-Minded

Listens with an open mind to others opinions in the spirit of finding and following the best ideas.

Treats the people we serve as guests

Welcomes patients, visitors and staff in a warm, friendly manner; is courteous; makes eye contact and smiles; introduces self by name and, when appropriate, by position; addresses people by name whenever possible.

Listens to patients, visitors and staff and acts promptly to address concerns.

Uses active listening techniques to understand others needs and acts decisively to resolve problems.

Respects the privacy and confidentiality of patients, visitors and staff

Treats all patient related discussions with discretion; eliminates gossip; does not discuss patient or hospital business in elevators or other public areas.

Presents a professional image

Wears name-badge in a highly visible location; adheres to department dress code; makes sure that appearance is appropriate for professional role.

Answers the telephone professionally

Answers the phone promptly following department guidelines; introduces self and department, and as appropriate, offers assistance. Uses a Please tone of voice.

Maintains a clean and safe environment in both patient rooms and nursing work areas ensuring that the department is always regulatory compliant.

Keeps work area safe and clean; keeps hallways clear.

Anticipates what services and information people need and takes action to provide it.

Watches for clues that patients or visitors require assistance. Escorts them to their destination, if necessary. Encourages people to ask questions.

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient s requirements relative to his or her specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit s/area s/ Department s policies and procedures.

Document accurately, completely, and in a timely fashion in the Electronic Medical Record.

Identify need to reorder supplies and coordinate with the Unit Secretary or Office Manager following established policies and procedures.

Ensure that all nursing work areas and patient rooms are adequately stocked including all supply and equipment carts.

Obtain and record patient vital signs and weights as delegated by the Registered Nurse.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Physician, apply splints, orthopedic devices and perform crutch walking training.

Monitor and provide care to patients in…


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