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UPMC Emergency Dept Tech-ALT-Casual in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Emergency Department Technician - Casual
Schedule: Required 36 hours per 6 week minimum.
Purpose:
Provides direct patient care and other related activities by the level of education, responsible to clinical manager for the environment and physical management of the patient to which assigned, and for factual observation and the reporting and recording of pertinent information.
Responsibilities:
Escorts patients to and from Departments. Assists patient in bed, turning, lifting, positioning, and ambulating.
Adheres to universal precautions and complies with established occupational exposure policies. Maintains proficiency/competency in patient care testing as defined in the evaluation criteria established by the lab. Completes ongoing age-specific and annual competency validation via defined mechanisms.
Assists with treatment as directed, such as foley cath, cath irrigations, and care, oral tracheal/nasal suctioning, enemas, dressing changes, perineal care, etc. by level of training and direction, assists with thoracotomies, chest tube insertions and other procedures regarding trauma, EKG's, immobilization, oxygen, and suturing.
Assists RN/physician in the admission of patient - orients patient to their surroundings, transfers patient, assists in discharging.
Performs venipuncture and intravenous access.
Observes, reports, and documents all unusual symptoms, condition changes, and care delivered as to DEM policy.
- Performs and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry).Responds effectively in emergencies.
Calls for patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort; adheres to instructions from the Clinical Manager or physician and established routines.
Participates in patient care conferences providing input in patient care planning patient/family teaching, and CPI processes.
Utilizes restraints and protective mechanisms as due with documentation.
Maintains cubicle and equipment in an orderly fashion, cleans, restocks, and orders as necessary. Maintains instruments and trays
High School Diploma or GED required.
Successful completion of Licensed Practical Nurse course; Medical Assistant; Surgical Technician or Paramedic Program. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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