ED Patient Care Tech I

Summary:

Reports to the Clinical Manager

and under the general direction and supervision of the professional staff

assists in providing care to Emergency Department patients and their families

from arrival to departure. Performs a

variety of clerical and patient care assistive duties as a member of the Health

Care Team.

Responsibilities:

Responsible

for the delivery of safe patient care:

Assignment

limited to the urgent psychiatric and observation Pods within the Emergency

Department.

Collaborates

with the Registered Nurse to set priorities and organize work.

Communicates

all pertinent observations to the responsible Registered Nurse.

Administers

direct physical care and assists with other activities of daily living (ADLs).

Observes

IV rate of flow and extremities for signs of infiltration and/or phlebitis.

Performs

selected procedures and treatments according to standards and protocols.

Assists

with admissions transfers and discharges of patients.

Collects

tests records and reports selected specimen data. Reports findings to Registered Nurse.

Assists

with oxygen therapy as directed by the Registered Nurse. Changes E cylinders attaches regulators and

adjusts breathing apparatus. Monitors

rate of flow. Reports findings to

Registered Nurse.

Sets up

cardiac monitoring devices according to procedure. Assists with cardiac monitoring runs 12 lead

electrocardiogram (EKG). Reports

findings to Registered Nurse.

Utilizes

side rails restraints and assistive devices when available and necessary.

Records

selected treatments and procedures for which she/he is responsible.

Maintains

patient and family confidentiality according to established hospital standards.

Serves

as an active patient/family advocate.

Supports

and reinforces teaching done by the Registered Nurse.

Performs

other duties within scope of care as assigned.

Responsible for emergency and

safety conduct:

Identifies

cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates CPR.

Demonstrates

adherence to universal precautions safety programs and other infection control

measures.

Reviews

fire disaster and infection control in manual.

Demonstrates

ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.

Reports

unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.

Lifts

correctly to avoid harm to self. Utilizes

assistive devices when available.

Maintains

an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.

Exercises

proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to the

appropriate person.

Utilizes

side rails and restraints in accordance with nursing procedure and policy of

Rhode Island Hospital.

Adheres

to fall precaution protocol.

Adheres

to constant observation protocols as assigned.

Responsible for completion of

clerical skills needed for efficient patient flow:

Exhibits

appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations.

Organizes

prioritizes workload based on patient unit/clinic needs.

Copies

charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to

hospital guidelines. Files reports in charts accurately and maintains medical

record. Faxes chart documents for

admitted patients to appropriate unit.

Answers

phones and intercom using phone and intercom etiquette and notifies

appropriate staff.

Utilizes

hospital computer systems accurately to execute orders retrieve data and

generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.

Accurately

uses all existing computer systems (Invision LifeLinks MedHost Bed Board

MAK MAR Hospital Capacity System (HCS) and/or any new systems necessary to

carry out job duties.

Arranges

for necessary equipment delivery as needed.

Follows

up on diagnostic tests ordered and documents booking in the computer under

"Date/Time Scheduled Tests" including any required preparations and holds trays

or makes NPO accordingly.

Orders

stationary and office supplies as appropriate. Maintains and stocks the A-Z

file.

Faxes

completed "Authorization for Use of Protected Health Information" form to other

health care providers; receives faxed information and files in the patient's

record. Faxes other forms as needed.

Takes

responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and

accessing the Net Learning website. Meets and maintains competencies measured

by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.

Reports

unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.

Promotes

safety on the unit.

Adheres

to established RIH/Unit standards policies and procedures (absenteeism

tardiness badging mandatory education fire safety infection control and

credentialing HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines).

Pages

physicians and others via the hospital page system computer alpha paging and

the hospital emergency operator to page codes.

Coordinate

Continuity of Care form copies accordingly. Fax to Home Care Services when

indicated. Files copies in medical record. Prints copies from "Life Links" if

necessary.

Obtains

copies of medical records as indicated.

Performs

all aspects of the Secretary/Aide role accurately including but not restricted

to patient types codes discharge disposition codes observation and inpatient

status patient services charges calls consults when indicated updates

dietary rounds reports.

Understands

and is able to perform appropriate I.S. downtime procedures.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

High school graduate or its

equivalent preferred.

Entry level credentialing of

secretarial and nursing assistant skills.

Current Rhode Island registration

as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Certified in Basic Cardiac Life

Support (BLS).

Demonstrated knowledge and skills

necessary to provide care to patients throughout the lifespan with

consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural

patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

Effective interpersonal

communications skills.

Able to multi-task in order to

perform a variety of complex duties.

Basic computer skills required.

Basic knowledge of medical

terminology preferred.

Read write legibly and speak

English.

Basic knowledge of the hospital's

patient care delivery orientation program.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL

CONDITIONS:

Exposed to patient care

environment with frequent standing walking and sitting.

INDEPENDENT

ACTION:

Performs independently within

department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of

department policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3

Union: IBT