TOUCHETTE is hiring: ER Technician - Night Shift in East Saint Louis

Our ED is seeking (1) Night Shift ER Tech!

Job Summary:

The Emergency Services Tech provides support for the patients, visitors, nursing and ancillary departments under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Functions and Duties:

• Assesses and maintains department specific equipment and products.
• Obtains vital signs, promptly documents, and reports any abnormal vital signs to the Nurse.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations.
• Performs glucometer checks and other duties as assigned within practice and skill level.
• Answers call lights timely and assist patients with requested needs.
• Performs EKG’s.
• Removes Foley Catheters.
• Places patients on cardiac monitor.
• Discontinue intravenous catheters.
• Stocks rooms.
• Stocks blanket warmers.
• Check eye wash stations.
• Completes quality checks on Accu check machines.
• Assists/setups for laceration repair.
• Setups for chest tube insertion.
• Checks vital signs.
• Documents in electronic health record.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.

Experience

• One year of job related experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Phlebotomy trained/certificate of completion within 1 year of employment.
• BLS within 3 months of employment.
• De-Escalation training within 6 months of employment.
• CNA certification, EMT/Paramedic certification or Student Nurse after completion of first semester of clinical.

Skills and Abilities

• Medical terminology.
• Knowledge of medical supplies.
• Knowledge of medical equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Sit or stand for a prolonged period of time
• Regularly exposed to body fluids with the risk of bloodborne pathogens or airborne pathogens
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required.

Lifting/transferring

• Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist using proper body mechanics
• Able to lift or position clients greater than 50 pounds with assistance or assistive devices, requesting assistance is expected

Pushing/Pulling

• Required in positioning and moving clients and medical equipment. Pushing required performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Stooping/kneeling/reaching

• Considerable twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching during many aspects of clients care (bathing, making beds, setting up and monitoring medical equipment)

Motor coordination and manual dexterity

• Able to use one or both hands for grasping, pushing/pulling and fine maculation to perform procedures

Tactile sensation

• Able to feel vibrations, temperature changes and pulses

Eyesight/vision

• Near acuity: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction.
• Far acuity: clarity of vision at 20 feet or more; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction
• Able to accurately read labels and prepare medications. Read written communication and monitor medical equipment findings.

Temperament

• Ability to adapt to continually changing environment
• Able to accept constructive criticism and accept own limits
• Emotional and mental stability needed to maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients, families and health team members.

Hearing

• Must be able to hear a forced whisper at 5 ft.

Work Environment:

Risk Exposure: High

FLSA Statement:

This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees in non-exempt positions are entitled to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek in accordance with state and federal regulations.

EEO Statement:

Touchette Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.