Emergency Tech
Company: Beaumont Health
Location: Taylor
Posted on: May 29, 2023
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Job Description:
ABOUT US:
As the largest not-for-profit health care system serving Michigan,
we offer a world of opportunity within our expansive system. We
have more nationally ranked hospitals than any other health system
in the state, including six that are Magnet --recognized. In total,
Beaumont has eight hospitals and 155 outpatient sites that provide
diverse practice settings located in communities throughout
southeastern Michigan and the greater Detroit metropolitan
area.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under supervision of the professional registered nurse and in
accordance with competencies established, supports the provision of
nursing care by performing patient care tasks as delegated within
the Emergency Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Performs routine bedside nursing activities including
ambulating, moving and turning patients, assisting patients with
bedpans or urinary devices, making patient beds. Responsible for
bagging and labeling all patient belongings and completing the
patient property record on all admitted patients.
2. Performs higher level of patient care tasks as prescribed by
established competencies, and as delegated by the supervising
professional Registered Nurse in accordance with departmental
policies and procedures which includes starting saline locks,
simple suture removal (excluding face or complex lacerations)
splinting, phlebotomy which includes (children draws over the age
of 2), vital sign measurement, records intake and output and
restraint application.
3. Reinforces the patient teaching plan by providing clarification,
explanation and/or demonstration to patients/substitute
decision-makers regarding treatments, procedures and aftercare.
4. Applies and changes sterile and non-sterile dressing using
appropriate techniques. Applies ace bandage or elastic stockings as
required. Assists in performing catheterizations, gives enemas,
urine and stool testing, glucometer and EKG functions.
5. Gathers subjective and objective patient care data; gathers
information from primary and secondary source such as direct
observation/measurement, patient/significant other interviews, and
the medical record.
6. Documents accurate, complete and precise patient information,
interventions and responses in the patient's medical record.
Performs discharge function under the direct supervision of the
Registered Nurse.
7. Performs technical skills such as (not all inclusive):
collecting blood samples, obtaining vital signs, performing ECG's,
sets up and assists with wound care, sets up and assist with pelvic
exams; and assisting with procedures as directed by the nurse and
physician.
8. Utilizes and understands sterile technique.
9. Effectively communicates with patients / significant others and
other members of the health care team supporting patient and family
centered care.
10. Stocks and maintains adequate equipment and supplies in the
patient care areas. Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for
response at all times.
11. Performs safe movement/transporting of patients; removes waste
materials, sanitizing tools, delivers meals to patients.
12. Completes documentation and records according to department
policy.
13. Demonstrates a high degree of professional conduct.
14. Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe
his/her responsibilities related to general safety.
15. Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and
Airborne Pathogens.
16. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all
patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a
professional, responsible and courteous environment.
17. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as
part of a department team inter- and intra-departmentally to
facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and
objectives.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and
authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list
of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore,
that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond
those explicitly described.
BENEFITS STATEMENT:
Beaumont offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your
financial, health and life-work balance goals.
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:
1. Supports the Mission, Value and Vision of Beaumont Health (BH).
Demonstrates personal commitment through active involvement in the
performance improvement process.
2. Exhibits excellent customer service skills and behaviors toward
internal and external customers and co-workers. Promotes positive
public relations with patients/residents, family members, guests,
and others.
3. Supports and adheres to all Beaumont Health's customer service,
service excellence, and performance standards. Supports and
participates with all required compliance standards that may be
department specific and/or identified by the organizations
including in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and
dress code.
4. Adheres to HIPAA requirements and maintains confidentiality of
all data, including patient/resident, employee and operations
information.
5. Supports and participates in a collaborative team-oriented
environment - cooperates and works together with all co-workers,
plans and completes job duties, uses appropriate communications in
sensitive and emotional situations and follows up as appropriate
regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
6. Supports, cooperates with and demonstrates safe work practices
and attitudes, follows safety rules - including universal
precautions - reports and prevents/corrects unsafe conditions and
behaviors, and participates in organizational and departmental
safety programs.
7. Completes all required compliance standards that may be
department specific and/or identified by the organization.
8. Maintains current licensure, registration and/or certification,
as applicable, at all times.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
A. Education / Training:
---High School graduate or equivalent.
B. Work Experience:
---Requires a minimum six months' exhibited performance as a
nursing assistant or other inpatient caregiver experience,
paramedic, EMT, urgent care caregiver experience or a Nursing
Student (preferred completion of a Medical Surgical rotation).
C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:
---Requires successful B.L.S. Health Care Provider Course
certification.
---Requires successful completion of established competencies by
Emergency Department Leadership and Emergency Department Education
Specialist.
---EMT license preferred.
D. Other Qualifications:
---Ability to interact effectively with minimal supervision using
good judgment, common sense, leadership ability and a thorough
understanding of the principles of emergency medical services at
the basis level.
---Ability to interact effectively and professionally with
patients, hospital personnel, emergency service providers, fire
department personnel, and the general public.
---Basic computer skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
A. Physical Effort:
---Walking, standing, heavy lifting, bending, reaching, pushing and
pulling patients and equipment. Prolonged periods of standing
during procedures. Use of patient care equipment as such found in
the emergency center, etc.
B. Work Environment:
---Works in a fast-paced emergency setting and is exposed to
x-rays, infectious diseases, contaminated needles as well as
unpleasant odors and patient care activities. Considerable stress
may be experienced working in emotional situations. Requires the
ability to accommodate a flexible schedule for off-shift, weekends
and rotating holiday assignments.
---Potential risk of an exposure to hazardous medications or waste
materials of hazardous medications.
Beaumont Health grants equal employment opportunity to all
qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital
status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally
protected category
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