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Emergency Room Tech II Per Diem

AHMC HealthCare, Anaheim, California, United States, 92808

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Position Summary: The Emergency Room Technician, as a member of a multidisciplinary health team, assists in emergency patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and focuses on patient comfort, hygiene and safety. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC-Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC. The employee is expected to demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC-ARMC and AHMC.

Essential Job Functions

Under general supervision of RN, Physician or other care providers, perform assigned procedures according to established guidelines and scope of training including electrocardiogram (EKG), accurate vital sign measurement, application of monitor leads, blood pressure cuff and pulse oximeter, laboratory specimen collection and delivery, POC testing; setting up and assisting with minor medical procedures and application of orthopedic splints; patient transport and mobilization using safe patient handling techniques.

Emergency room technician – II performs glucose testing and phlebotomy after advanced training and certification.

Communicates perceived changes in patient condition to RN, Physician or other care providers.

Performs unit secretary duties as needed.

Demonstrates ability to safely and competently provide care in emergency situations and perform duties/responsibilities relating to patient care.

Consistently applies infection control policies/practices and understands standard precautions for self and others in patient care activities.

Handles and disposes of sharps appropriately; ensures sterility of supplies and equipment.

Monitors supply stock level and restocks supplies as needed; immediately reports any supply needs to supervisor.

Demonstrates competence in performing clerical activities for the unit.

Attends department specific education/training, inservices, staff meetings; verifies attendance.

Submits all required CEUs and paperwork by deadline.

Participates in performance improvement activities and project.

Other duties as assigned.

Education/Training/Experience One year of acute care experience in an emergency services or related area. Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Korean) preferred. Phlebotomy training course & certification. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training course & certification preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Current Healthcare Provider BLS

Current EMT certificate preferred

California certification Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

Management of Assaultive Behavior (completion within the initial 3 month period of employment)

Organizational Expectations

Meets AHMC customer service expectations.

Promotes a service culture that exemplifies the Customer Service Standards set forth by ARMC.

Keeps patient well-being as a top priority.

Identifies and addresses patient needs and concerns promptly.

Communicates with patients and their families in a caring, respectful, and polite manner.

Ensures that patients and their families understand and are satisfied with any conversations with staff.

Keeps conversations concise and proactive.

Demonstrates Core Values and supports Mission, Vision, and Values and Code of Conduct.

Assures patient/family rights are respected and fulfills the Medical Center’s Patient Safety Philosophy.

Maintains confidentiality of patient information and Medical Center business matters.

Promotes a positive teamwork environment.

Participates in performance improvement activities.

Understands and advocates AHMC initiatives.

Job Description & Competency Assessment Tool

Safeguards self/others and physical plant and equipment.

Demonstrates and understands personal and department role in the security, health, life, and safety plans.

Demonstrates and understands role in hazardous materials plan and access to SDS database.

Follows procedures for reporting faulty equipment or service problems.

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