Emergency Department Technician
Springfield, Oregon
Employer: Peacehealth
Industry: Clinical Support
Salary: $20.65 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Emergency Department Technician for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is \$20.65 - \$32.87. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.
***Hiring bonus may be available***
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for performing direct patient care activities within his/her scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician in the Emergency Department.
Essential Functions
Education
Oregon West Network - Sacred Heart Medical Center:
Lifting
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
PeaceHealth is seeking a Emergency Department Technician for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is \$20.65 - \$32.87. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.
***Hiring bonus may be available***
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for performing direct patient care activities within his/her scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician in the Emergency Department.
Essential Functions
- Assists nursing staff and other care team members with patient care: receiving patients by ambulance and from triage; assisting with ambulatory patients; setting up and assisting with procedures; obtaining patient vital signs; dressing or undressing patients; providing treatment supplies when needed; application of sterile dressings; restraint procedures; immobilization of extremities; cast and splint applications; patient transport.
- Performs basic patient observation skills and reports significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate team member. Observation of secluded or restrained patients.
- Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs. Assist in keeping patient care areas and equipment clean.
- Performs clerical and communication functions to support departmental operations and patient care.
- Order entry and results retrieval in the computer system.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- Accredited Program Required: Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant or
- Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or
- Accredited Program Required: Emergency Medical Technician.
- Minimum of 1 year Required: Work experience as a Certified or Registered Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT and
- Preferred: Prior acute care hospital experience and
- Preferred: Previous leadership/supervisory experience and
- Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs
- Required: Certified Nurse Assistant - Oregon (Oregon Requirement) or
- Required: Certified Nurse Assistant 2 - Oregon (Oregon Requirement) or
- Required: Emergency Medical Tech I - Oregon (Oregon Requirement) and
- Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
- Completion of ED specific competency-based education (Required)
- Strong communication skills (Required)
- Critical thinking skills (Required)
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills (Required)
- Strong customer service skills (Required)
- Sufficient knowledge of English, spelling and arithmetic to complete and compile reports, make out requisitions, maintain simple records and perform various clerical duties (Required)
- Proficient computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)
Oregon West Network - Sacred Heart Medical Center:
- One year prior direct patient care experience required or completion or an EKG training program.
Lifting
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
- Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.
- Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force.
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
Created: 2024-06-15
Reference: 14358299
Country: United States
State: Oregon
City: Springfield
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