Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations
Performs direct patient care including:
- 12 lead EKGs. Observes and interprets rhythms for abnormalities. Communicate all rhythm changes and dysrhythmias to RN or Emergency Department provider.
- Obtains vital signs and documents in the EMR
- Performs BLS skills; Set up of oxygen (O2); suctions oral/pharyngeal airways
- Performs visual acuity exams and documents in the EMR
- Applies splints, immobilizers, C-collars, and other orthopedic devices and documents in the EMR
- Performs noninvasive wound care
- Observes behavioral health patients and assists with ADLS
Performs venipuncture:
- In accordance with phlebotomy, identification, labeling procedures, according to EMC policy and procedure to ensure patient safety
- Collects specimens be venipuncture, heel stick or finger stick by established protocols
- Washes hands before and after patient collection, and disposes of sharps devices according to policy
- Collects specimens and utilizes resources available to assist
- Transports patient specimens to laboratory when applicable
- Observes all isolation precautions and regulations when collecting specimens from isolation patients
- Performs point of care glucose monitoring as directed by RN
Desk Duties include:
- Responsible for ongoing review of patient’s rhythm, rate and interpretation. Monitors alarms and communicates with RN or provider if there are any changes to telemetry readings. Activates “Code Blue” appropriately
- Answers telephone and responds to questions or directs calls to appropriate individual
- Pages appropriate on-call providers or facilities for admissions, consults and/or transfers
- Maintains the ED Call panel daily and verifies specialties at the beginning of each shift
- Prepares charts for transfer per the “Admission, Transfer, and Discharge from the Emergency Department” policy
- Responsible for tracking department cell phone devices (mobile heartbeat); monitors and maintains daily shift sign out & returns to mitigate property loss
Responsible for transporting patients to the appropriate care areas, both within and outside of the Emergency Department while maintaining patient safety by correctly identifying patient and location
Adheres to guidelines for change of shift report and internal transfer of patient care
Prepares patient for physical examination or testing such as x-ray
Sets up/assists with suturing, sterile procedures, and critical care procedures. Responsible for ensuring that all sterile instruments are handled according to the “Contaminated Instrument Transport Process”
Ensures that equipment is cleaned and operational
Restocks supplies and coordinates ordering unit supplies with assigned personnel
Maintains communication between physicians, nursing and other departments that are a part of the health care delivery team
Perform other duties as assigned