Emergency Room Technician
Primary Location Ontario, California
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Ontario - Vineyard Medical Center - H
Job Number 1325146 Date posted 12/11/2024
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Description:
Under direct supervision, assist physicians and nurses with examination, treatment and special procedures. Apply splints to patients as authorized by Chief of Orthopedic Department, performs related patient care duties in clinic, holding ward of Emergency Room following established policies, routines, practices and procedures.
1. Assists with therapeutic and diagnostic patient care functions which may require sterile technique, such as removal and/or application of the dressings, and splints, cleansing and/or irrigating wounds and prepping. Explains standard self-care procedures as directed, and orients patients to Medical Center policies and practices. 2. Provides assistance in emergency room with various diagnostic examinations by positioning and draping the patient, assists during minor surgical procedures. 3. Assists with special procedures such as peritoneal lavage, lumbar punctures, thoracotomy, thoracentesis, etc. Completes necessary arrangements or organizes treatment areas prior to surgical and/or examination procedures as required for particular procedures. 4. Answers incoming phone calls and takes appropriate action. 5. Performs closed heart massage (CPR). 6. Performs 12-lead EKG on patients as directed. Down load EKGs into Muse system. 7. Obtains complete vital signs and clothing list on patients. 8. Issues and adjusts crutches and canes as required, instructs patients in proper techniques of walking as authorized by Chief of Orthopedic Department. 9. Apply basic splints for fractures/sprains under physicians instructions using appropriate materials as ordered by the physician. 10. Coordinates instrument cleaning and processing with Central Processing per department process. 11. Pick up and deliver items such as forms, mail, specimens, etc., between various departments. 12. Direct and transport patients to appropriate rooms or areas in ED or Medical Center. 13. Maintains adequate stock of supplies and reports needs to Charge RN. 14. Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to preparing gurney/beds, stocking of patient items at heads of beds, stocking oxygen tank supplies, suction set-ups at each gurney area, gloves and EKG electrodes in each area. 15. Maintain a clean work area, including utility rooms, supply rooms and ED ramps. 16. Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, assist physicians and nurses with examination, treatment and special procedures. Apply splints to patients as authorized by Chief of Orthopedic Department, performs related patient care duties in clinic, holding ward of Emergency Room following established policies, routines, practices and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Assists with therapeutic and diagnostic patient care functions which may require sterile technique, such as removal and/or application of the dressings, and splints, cleansing and/or irrigating wounds and prepping. Explains standard self-care procedures as directed, and orients patients to Medical Center policies and practices. 2. Provides assistance in emergency room with various diagnostic examinations by positioning and draping the patient, assists during minor surgical procedures. 3. Assists with special procedures such as peritoneal lavage, lumbar punctures, thoracotomy, thoracentesis, etc. Completes necessary arrangements or organizes treatment areas prior to surgical and/or examination procedures as required for particular procedures. 4. Answers incoming phone calls and takes appropriate action. 5. Performs closed heart massage (CPR). 6. Performs 12-lead EKG on patients as directed. Down load EKGs into Muse system. 7. Obtains complete vital signs and clothing list on patients. 8. Issues and adjusts crutches and canes as required, instructs patients in proper techniques of walking as authorized by Chief of Orthopedic Department. 9. Apply basic splints for fractures/sprains under physicians instructions using appropriate materials as ordered by the physician. 10. Coordinates instrument cleaning and processing with Central Processing per department process. 11. Pick up and deliver items such as forms, mail, specimens, etc., between various departments. 12. Direct and transport patients to appropriate rooms or areas in ED or Medical Center. 13. Maintains adequate stock of supplies and reports needs to Charge RN. 14. Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to preparing gurney/beds, stocking of patient items at heads of beds, stocking oxygen tank supplies, suction set-ups at each gurney area, gloves and EKG electrodes in each area. 15. Maintain a clean work area, including utility rooms, supply rooms and ED ramps. 16. Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Six (6) months (1,000 hours) recent experience (within two 2 years) in a health care/patient contact setting required.
- Proof of successful completion of an anatomy course (from an accredited college, vocational, adult education) within the last (3) years; or six (6) months (1,000 hours) recent (within two 2 years) Emergency Room Technician/EMT experience required.
- Successful completion of Kaiser Permanente Orthopedics demonstration/validation of ability to apply all types of splints within the probationary period.
- Employee will have a maximum of three opportunities to demonstrate/validate the ability to apply all types of splints and other orthopedic devices.
Education
- N/A
License, Certification, Registration
- Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
- N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A
Notes:
• On Call posting working all shifts in the ER Which is a 24 hour / 7 day a week department.
• Guarantee of 20 hours per week.
Primary Location: California,Ontario,Ontario - Vineyard Medical Center - H
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Shift: Variable
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B05|USW|Local 7600
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Ontario Hospital - Emergency-Night - 0806
Pay Range: $26.89 - $29.65 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
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Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
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