ER Tech - PRN
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Healthcare
Job Description
Wythe County Community Hospital
Description
POSITION SUMMARYThe Patient Care Secretary performs secretarial, receptionist and clerical duties on a patient care unit. She/he assists the charge nurse in coordinating patient care on the unit. Works closely with all nursing personnel, medical staff, other department personnel, patients, patients' families and the public.
POSITION REQUIREMENTSClerical - Consistently performs all clerical responsibilities identified on the skills checklist.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology.
- Accurately transfers patients in the EMR to ancillary areas and returns them to their respective room.
- Accurately posts reports from ancillary departments in the EMR.
- Assembles charts for new admissions
- Inventories floor stock and supplies and orders as necessary.
- Assists with admissions to hospital and transfers to other facilities.
- Conducts patient assessments
- Determines/prioritizes appropriate medical treatment/procedures and need for additional assistance
- Takes and records patients vital signs
- Performs physical exam and obtains patient history
- Administers basic and advanced life support care
- Responds to cardiac and respiratory emergencies
- Provides spinal management and immobilization
- Manages bleeding and post-traumatic shock under direction of ED physician
- Communicates with ED staff to convey patient’s condition and obtains instructions regarding treatment from ED physician and RN
- Performs venipunctures and IVs
- Transports patients to other departments within the hospital for procedures, examinations, or for admission,
except for ICCU which requires an RN
Safety:
Readily recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action while following safety related policies and procedures.
- Adheres to all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
- Reports accidents, errors and unusual incidents to the Charge Nurse, Department Director or House Supervisor at the time of the occurrence.
- Appropriately interprets telemetry monitor rhythm and reports abnormal and emergent findings to the nurse.
SKILLS and ABILITIES
(R) = Required (P) = Preferred
A. Education
(R) 1. High school diploma or equivalent
(R) 2. Completed course in medical terminology/equivalent experience
(R) 3. Basic keyboarding/typing skills equivalent to 20 wpm
(R) 4. Basic computer skills
B. Experience
(P) 1. Secretarial experience
C. Special Skills & Attributes
(R) 2. Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships with physicians, staff, peers, patients and families.
D. Licensures/Certifications
(P) 1. Certificate in medical office clerk
AGES OF POPULATION SERVEDAge Specific
Definition
Yes
No
Birth to One Year
Infant
X
2 – 3 Years
Toddler
X
4 - 5 Years
Pre-Schooler
X
6 – 11 years
School Age
X
12 - 17 years
Adolescent
X
18 – 30 years
X
31 – 64 years
Adult
X
65+
Geriatric
X
No responsibility to treat or care for patients
WORKING CONDITIONSExposure to:
None
Some
Frequent
Toxic/caustic chemicals
X
X
Dust/fumes/gases/helicopter
X
Moving mechanical parts
X
Blood or Body Fluids
X
Communicable Diseases
X
Potential electrical shock
X
X-ray electromagnetic energy
X
Needles or sharp objects
X
Frequent repetitive motions
X
Use/viewing of Computer monitor
X
Unprotected heights
X
Physically or verbally abusive patients
X
Hazards in patients’ homes
X
Extreme heat or cold
X
- 50% of time spent traveling
Exposure to high pitched noises
X
X
X
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/LIFTING REQUIREMENTS( ) Sedentary Work:
Lifting 10 lbs. maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying articles.
( ) Light Work:
Lifting 2 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
( ) Medium Work:
Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
( X ) Heavy Work:
Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
( ) Very Heavy Work:
Lifting objects in excess of 100 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 lbs. or more.
( X ) Ability to lift, push and pull with assistance of mechanical device or co-worker
Activity
Some
Frequent
Repeated Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching
X
Working in confined area
X
Ability to distinguish Colors
X
Standing/Walking >…
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