Legacy Health Emergency Services Tech Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled US-WA-VANCOUVER Job ID: 24-38852 Type: Part Time - Benefitted Salmon Creek Medical Ctr campus Overview

An emergency medical situation is unsettling for patients and their loved ones. As part of a specialty team you will ease fears while providing exceptional care under fast-paced conditions. If you want to use your talents and compassion to make a difference in the lives of children and adults in an emergency setting, we invite you to consider joining Legacy.

As a member of the healthcare team, the Emergency Services Technician assists the Licensed Independent Practitioner (L.I.P.), R.N. and Unit Secretary. The position is an integral part of the team approach to patient care and performs those tasks that contribute to the smooth and efficient flow of patients through the department.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washington's most modern hospital, offering the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and care for the whole family. We feature innovations in joint replacement, robotic surgery, pelvic health for women, cancer care, intensive care for newborns, neurosurgery, medical care for children and more.

Responsibilities

PATIENT CARE: Provides patient care to newborn, child, adult and geriatric patients as delegated by and under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Follows established standards in providing patient care.

Organizes care with consideration of patient and unit activities.

Provides comfort measures, e.g. positioning, extra blankets/pillows.

Provides for safety through use of low bed position, side rails, restraints as ordered, adequate lighting, slippers, identification of hazards, assisted ambulation.

Assists Licensed Independent Practitioners with routine exams, e.g. positioning of patient to listen for breath sounds, etc., and pelvic exams.

Obtains vital signs as directed by RN.

Sets up equipment (e.g., suture tray, suction) as directed per RN utilizing proper technique.

Applies principles of body mechanics when positioning, transferring, and ambulating patients.

Assists with the transportation of patients.

May assist under the direction of charge nurse with chest compressions during CPR. May assist with application of EKG electrode placement, pulse oximetry placement, etc., as directed by RN.

Performs 12 lead EKG after orientation to equipment and instruction.

Performs point of care lab testing and quality controls after orientation to equipment and procedure.

Performs phlebotomy lab specimen collection after orientation to equipment, procedures and demonstrated competency.

May perform orthopedic splinting after orientation to supplies and procedures, and as directed by an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner (L.I.P.).

May perform wound preparations and application of simple dressings after orientation to equipment and procedures and as directed by a RN. (In Oregon only)

Assists with the discharge of patients which may include reinforcement of discharge teaching done by RN.

Records and circulates during trauma resuscitations after proper education and demonstrated competencies.

COMMUNICATION: Uses appropriate communication skills in dealing with patients, visitors, EMS personnel, hospital personnel.

Communicates pertinent information regarding patients to appropriate RN.

Seeks assistance in understanding patient behavior.

Accurately documents patient belonging list using appropriate forms and standards.

Establishes rapp