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*POSITION SUMMARY: *

To be fully engaged in provide Quality/No Harm, Customer Experiences and Stewardship by assisting licensed personnel in providing direct nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

*Engagement: *

• Associate supports engagement through adherence to the I-CARE commitments.

*Quality/No Harm: *

• Uses two patient identifiers when accessing patient information in patient care.
• Provides safe and timely transport of patients as needed.
• Demonstrates effective telephone etiquette.
• Uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically.
• Initiates patient set-up and maintains monitor equipment.
• Cares for patients in a clean and safe environment.
• Performs quality EKG tracing and performs Stat EKGs when requested.
• Ensures accurate labeling of specimens.
• Application of orthopedic splints and appliances.
• Performs wound care/non-sterile dressings.
• Sets up and assists for patient care procedures.
• Assists with triage process, i.e. vital signs, data collection, etc.
• Utilizes Health First computer systems with regard to order entry, order inquiry, and patient documentation.
• Provides relief and assistance to HUC as needed.

*Customer Experience: *

• Collects, records and reports accurate patient information.
• Delivers basic care to patients as directed.
• Responds to call light in a timely manner.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Provides care to patients in a clean and safe environment.
• Competently performs routine procedures.
• Assists other associates to maintain productivity.
• Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural and individual differences.
• Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the health care team and promotes effective team functioning.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and flexibility.
• May have access to IV solutions, authorized medications, and supplies as needed for patient care responsibilities
• Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.

*QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: *

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed Basic Dysrhythmia course with at least 80% passing grade and completion of 80 clinical hours.
• Or current EMT certificate or previous experience as ED Tech or CNA.
• Or after completion of first semester in a RN/LPN program.
• Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card.

*PHYSICAL DEMANDS: *

• Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Must be able to lift, turn, pull, push or ambulate patients/equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift.
• Must be able to sit, up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• Potential for exposure to biohazardous waste, and known or unknown diseases.

Job: *Technicians

Organization: *Holmes Regional Medical Center

Title: ED Technician I - Emergency Department

Location: Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne

Requisition ID: 075864