• Emergency Department Tech

    UnityPoint Health (Fort Dodge, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Patient Care

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: .6

    + Department: Emergency Services

    + Shift: 8am-4:30pm with every other weekend rotation

    + Job ID: 170476

     

    Overview

     

    Emergency Department Technician

     

    FTE: 0.6 FTE (Part-time, 24 hours per week)

     

    Works closely with RNs, Physicians, EMS, other health team members, patients and familes to support the work in the Emergency Department. Ensures the department is adequately stocked and cleaned in support of ideal quality patient care.

     

    Why UnityPoint Health?

     

    At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

     

    Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

     

    + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

    + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

    + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

     

    With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

     

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

     

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities

    + Completes care for adult and geriatric patients as assigned by the registered nurse.

    + Assists the Registered Nurse with the Admission assessment by obtaining height and

    + Attends to patient's daily hygiene, including oral care, hair care, baths, peri care, application of glasses, dentures and hearing aids.

    + Assists patients with meals when indicated.

    + Passes meals, nourishments, water and assists patients as need indicates.

    + Records intake and output accurately.

    + Acknowledges and meets patients' needs regarding movement and elimination.

    + Assists patients with activities in a safe manner as directed by the nurse.

    + Functions in day-to-day and emergency situations in accordance with nursing standards and as assigned by the nurse.

    + Communicates with other members of the healthcare team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.

    + Participates in unit operations demonstrating professional behaviors to include supporting goals of nursing unit and maintaining awareness of resource utilization.

    + Participates in non-direct patient care activities including educational activities, performance improvement activities, and other related activities.

    + Completes environmental tasks as assigned.

    + Obtains electrocardiograms per physician orders.

    + Assists RN to establish EKG telemetry, noninvasive blood pressure and oximetry, and temperature readings.

    + Performs clerical duties as assigned.

    + Labels chart pages with patient identification.

    + Assembles chart pages in approved sequence and chart order identified.

    + Maintains orderly storage of supplies.

    + Documents diet consumption within the online medical record.

    + Demonstrates positive customer relation skills.

    + Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

    + Documents ADL’s within the online medical record.

    + Performs Glucose Point of Care.

    Qualifications

    Education:

    + Seventy-five (75) Hour Nursing Assistant Course or nursing students to have completed Nursing Foundations preferred.

    Licensure:

    + Certificate from an approved Nursing Assistant Course is preferred.

    Skills/Abilities:

    + Ability to exercise good judgment, maintain effective interpersonal relationships and adapt to change.

    + Ability to organize work.

    + Must demonstrate knowledge and skills required for specialized area of assignment.

    + BCLS completion required.

    + Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients.

    + Member of the Support stroke team requiring 2 hours of annual stroke education.