Lexington Medical Center
Overview
Emergency Dept Technician position at Lexington Medical Center.
Full Time AM Shift 0645-1915. Sign‑On Bonus: $2,500.
Job Summary Performs various patient care and related services in assigned ED. Also performs order entry functions, supply stocking and maintenance of patient rooms. Acts as a liaison between nursing, physicians, hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Accepts changes in duties when appropriate. Demonstrates flexibility when asked or the condition dictates.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
1 year patient care experience in an acute care setting.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional)
1 year experience can be substituted for those who are a Certified Nursing Assistant, have a EMT certification, or have completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course.
Required Certifications & Licensure
Basic Life Support and Crisis Prevention Institute Training required within 90 days of hire.
Required Training Basic knowledge of computer skills; demonstrates knowledge and effective use of medical terminology; ability to demonstrate working knowledge of computer systems to effectively provide patient‑centered care (i.e., order entry, chart documentation).
Essential Functions
The ED Technician will perform assigned patient care tasks under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs clerical function in a manner which enhances the timely, efficient and effective delivery of patient care.
After completing specialized training, the ED Technician will place patients on oxygen therapy and pulse oximetry, cardiac monitor, obtain Lead II strip for chart, take and record vital signs, collect blood specimens via phlebotomy, assist physicians with sutures and orthopedic splints, provide crutch walking instruction, set up chest tube drainage, obtain 12‑lead EKG, insert foley catheter, serve as Mayday team member (CPR, supplies, blood products), transport monitored and unmonitored patients within the department and hospital, perform intermittent urinary catheterization, provide direct 1:1 observation under Immediate Treatment Certification.
Functions as a Unit Secretary when necessary: answers phone calls, determines patient needs, makes patient rounds, verifies chart completeness, schedules diagnostic procedures, orders physician appointments, arranges transportation, monitors bed assignment and troubleshoots delays.
Facilitates patient flow within Zone and notifies the Clinical Coordinator of ready rooms/process delays.
Troubleshoots delays in acquiring specimens and reports/results.
Cleans and prepares rooms after patient discharge and updates EPIC tracker.
Rounds on zone patients—keeps patients and families informed and ensures the patient has a call light within reach.
Assists with admission procedures and orients patient to environment, ensuring the patient has a call light within reach.
Directs patient and/or assists patient to undress appropriately for exam.
Recognizes need for safety measures and takes appropriate action to prevent injury.
Assists patient with personal hygiene, empties and cleans bedpans, urinals, bedside commodes, records output as directed.
Changes linen and makes up stretchers, organizes patients’ environment and performs other personalized services within scope of practice.
Picks up and returns meal trays and feeds patients requiring assistance.
Assists patient in ambulation, positions and turns, transfers to stretcher/wheelchairs, transports or escorts patient to other areas for tests, treatments, transfers or discharges.
Changes sterile and unsterile dressings as directed.
Maintains oxygen tanks.
Provides post‑mortem care and transport to morgue.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists nurses and physicians with administration of treatments and examinations.
Places supplies/specialty trays or carts in rooms when ordered.
Prepares rooms and/or equipment for patients.
Maintains clean and soiled utility rooms and ensures designated instruments are returned to Sterile Processing Department.
Marks QA check sheets and checks/refills ED specialty carts/boxes.
Anticipates the discharge, admission and transfer of patients and prepares for this by obtaining wheelchair and/or other equipment.
Reports changes in patient’s condition or other observations relevant to patient’s needs to RN.
Independently informs nurse when STAT and/or abnormal results are made available.
Participates in performance improvement/patient safety initiatives.
Demonstrates knowledge of unit and organizational initiatives by attending 50% of staff meetings and/or process improvement meetings.
Contributes to orderly and timely shift change by assisting with unfinished work of previous shift. Reports off to relief ED Tech.
Assists with orientation and training of new employees as requested.
Conservatively utilizes and appropriately accounts for supplies and equipment.
Participates in maintaining a safe and clean environment (Infection Control policy, procedures, and documentation).
Recognizes and reports malfunctioning or unsafe equipment to appropriate persons.
Demonstrates knowledge of supplies available to ED.
Documents pertinent, timely, legible, complete and concise information in the appropriate section of the medical record.
Ensures hazardous waste is discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in properly labeled and closed containers prior to being shipped off‑site for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Employee eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer‑paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary.
Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low‑cost premiums up to 3x salary.
Adoption assistance.
LHI provides employer‑paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.
Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination‑free environment, and to recruit, select, on‑board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Additional Information Nearest Major Market: Columbia. Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina.
Seniority Level Entry level.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Job Function Health Care Provider.
Industries Hospitals and Health Care.
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Job Summary Performs various patient care and related services in assigned ED. Also performs order entry functions, supply stocking and maintenance of patient rooms. Acts as a liaison between nursing, physicians, hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Accepts changes in duties when appropriate. Demonstrates flexibility when asked or the condition dictates.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
1 year patient care experience in an acute care setting.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional)
1 year experience can be substituted for those who are a Certified Nursing Assistant, have a EMT certification, or have completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course.
Required Certifications & Licensure
Basic Life Support and Crisis Prevention Institute Training required within 90 days of hire.
Required Training Basic knowledge of computer skills; demonstrates knowledge and effective use of medical terminology; ability to demonstrate working knowledge of computer systems to effectively provide patient‑centered care (i.e., order entry, chart documentation).
Essential Functions
The ED Technician will perform assigned patient care tasks under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs clerical function in a manner which enhances the timely, efficient and effective delivery of patient care.
After completing specialized training, the ED Technician will place patients on oxygen therapy and pulse oximetry, cardiac monitor, obtain Lead II strip for chart, take and record vital signs, collect blood specimens via phlebotomy, assist physicians with sutures and orthopedic splints, provide crutch walking instruction, set up chest tube drainage, obtain 12‑lead EKG, insert foley catheter, serve as Mayday team member (CPR, supplies, blood products), transport monitored and unmonitored patients within the department and hospital, perform intermittent urinary catheterization, provide direct 1:1 observation under Immediate Treatment Certification.
Functions as a Unit Secretary when necessary: answers phone calls, determines patient needs, makes patient rounds, verifies chart completeness, schedules diagnostic procedures, orders physician appointments, arranges transportation, monitors bed assignment and troubleshoots delays.
Facilitates patient flow within Zone and notifies the Clinical Coordinator of ready rooms/process delays.
Troubleshoots delays in acquiring specimens and reports/results.
Cleans and prepares rooms after patient discharge and updates EPIC tracker.
Rounds on zone patients—keeps patients and families informed and ensures the patient has a call light within reach.
Assists with admission procedures and orients patient to environment, ensuring the patient has a call light within reach.
Directs patient and/or assists patient to undress appropriately for exam.
Recognizes need for safety measures and takes appropriate action to prevent injury.
Assists patient with personal hygiene, empties and cleans bedpans, urinals, bedside commodes, records output as directed.
Changes linen and makes up stretchers, organizes patients’ environment and performs other personalized services within scope of practice.
Picks up and returns meal trays and feeds patients requiring assistance.
Assists patient in ambulation, positions and turns, transfers to stretcher/wheelchairs, transports or escorts patient to other areas for tests, treatments, transfers or discharges.
Changes sterile and unsterile dressings as directed.
Maintains oxygen tanks.
Provides post‑mortem care and transport to morgue.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists nurses and physicians with administration of treatments and examinations.
Places supplies/specialty trays or carts in rooms when ordered.
Prepares rooms and/or equipment for patients.
Maintains clean and soiled utility rooms and ensures designated instruments are returned to Sterile Processing Department.
Marks QA check sheets and checks/refills ED specialty carts/boxes.
Anticipates the discharge, admission and transfer of patients and prepares for this by obtaining wheelchair and/or other equipment.
Reports changes in patient’s condition or other observations relevant to patient’s needs to RN.
Independently informs nurse when STAT and/or abnormal results are made available.
Participates in performance improvement/patient safety initiatives.
Demonstrates knowledge of unit and organizational initiatives by attending 50% of staff meetings and/or process improvement meetings.
Contributes to orderly and timely shift change by assisting with unfinished work of previous shift. Reports off to relief ED Tech.
Assists with orientation and training of new employees as requested.
Conservatively utilizes and appropriately accounts for supplies and equipment.
Participates in maintaining a safe and clean environment (Infection Control policy, procedures, and documentation).
Recognizes and reports malfunctioning or unsafe equipment to appropriate persons.
Demonstrates knowledge of supplies available to ED.
Documents pertinent, timely, legible, complete and concise information in the appropriate section of the medical record.
Ensures hazardous waste is discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in properly labeled and closed containers prior to being shipped off‑site for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Employee eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer‑paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary.
Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low‑cost premiums up to 3x salary.
Adoption assistance.
LHI provides employer‑paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.
Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination‑free environment, and to recruit, select, on‑board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Additional Information Nearest Major Market: Columbia. Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina.
Seniority Level Entry level.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Job Function Health Care Provider.
Industries Hospitals and Health Care.
Referral Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lexington Medical Center by 2x.
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