Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
Emergency Department Technician
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-32053 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Certified Nursing Assistant Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
Patient Care
Observes all infection prevention guidelines.
Assists with admitting and discharge patients.
Obtains accurate vital signs and patient weights.
Gathers and secures patient valuables.
Completes all unit specific ED tech documentation in the patient’s medical record.
Performs wound preparations and applies simple dressings as directed by the RN or LIP.
Performs ortho splinting as directed by RN or LIP.
Provides safe patient mobilization using aids, as directed, for safety and notifies the nurse of additional needs.
Performs or assists with proper and safe patient lifts, transfers, turns and positioning.
Provides for safety; bed in low position, side rails, items within reach, identified hazards and assistance.
Assures patient maintains good body alignment, comfort, range of motion (ROM), and support.
Responds to call lights. Assures that call lights are within reach at all times.
Collects and tests specimens as directed (blood, urine, stool, other).
Assists the patient with toileting and hygiene needs
Performs post mortem care as per policy.
Escorts/transports patient via wheelchair/stretcher to various locations within the hospital.
Assists with monitoring of equipment alarms. Notifies nurse appropriately.
Rounds/observes patients at least hourly, responding to all patient needs, and reports observations as needed or directed.
Performs all duties necessary to assure delivery of prescribed diet and meet all dietary needs.
Provides safe and proper application, observation, and documentation of restraints/seclusion. Observes disoriented/confused patients per division guidelines or as directed.
Performs phlebotomy for obtaining blood specimen.
Indirect care:
Maintains the patient care area.
Cleans equipment and area in conjunction with environmental services.
Keeps dirty utility rooms clean and free of debris and excess supplies.
Distributes linen and supplies.
Transports specimens, equipment and medications.
Cross trains to HUC role for meal relief.
Maintains awareness of equipment operation and reports broken or missing equipment per OHSU standards.
Orders supplies as necessary.
Stocks patient rooms and carts as needed or as directed.
Resus rooms
IV carts
GYN, ENT, Lac carts
Disinfect or discard equipment/supplies appropriately
Quality
Assists Departmental Leadership in their efforts to monitor and evaluate applicable standards.
Maintains quality assurance around Point of Care Testing.
Maintains current knowledge of departmental benchmarks and initiatives; works toward continuous process and system improvement.
Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
Responsibilities
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year recent experience (within the past 5 years) providing patient care in an emergency department or similar setting.
Phlebotomy for lab draw
12-lead EKG placement
BLS from American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire
EMT, CNA, MA or equivalent education
Phlebotomy certification or equivalent experience
Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.
