Emergency Room Technician I - PRN - Day & Night Shift - Charlevoix, MI

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Charlevoix, Michigan Emergency Department Day/Night shift


Requisition #: 61334
Total hours worked per week: per diem

Description

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing direct and indirect patient care. 
The most qualified candidate will be expected to provide physical assistance to help a patient out of a vehicle -- heavy lifting may be required.   

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum one-year emergency/urgent care experience required or college education equivalent.

SPECIFIC DUTIES
  • Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.
  • Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
  • Promotes personal and patient safety.
  • Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
  • Maintains professional working relationship with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and the rest of the health care team.
  • Works within the guidelines of nursing and hospital standards of practice, policies and procedures.
  • Performs direct patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Recognizes and reports pertinent change in health care status of patients to a registered nurse.
  • Communicates with families concerning patients and provides support as needed.
  • Assists patients with comfort measures.
  • Observes, records and reports pertinent information accurately and promptly.
  • Assists other health care professionals with procedures.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
  • Utilizes standard precautions and applies infection control procedures employing medical asepsis principles.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.