Technician Emergency Department
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
- Prepares patient rooms and patient beds for receiving incoming
Emergency Room patients. Greets patients and prepares patient for
exam.
- As directed, takes and records temperature, pulse, pulse
oximetry, respirations, weight, height, EKGs, completes
catheterizations, enemas, first aid dressings and orthopedic
splints under the direction of the physician.
- Answers telephone and places calls to physician offices. Scans
charts, uses fax for appropriate transfer of information, enters
patient charges and participates in nursing reports by receiving
and contributing to status report of patients.
- Maintains accurate and timely registration with minimal error
rate. Accurately uses insurance verification systems to ensure
insurance companies are properly and fully billed for services
rendered. Accurately uses and enters correct patient information
in
- Assists in emergency situations with EKG, oxygen set-up, CPR
and monitor, summons ambulance and paramedics with associated
paperwork.
- Collects, records, properly labels and transports specimens to
lab with associated paperwork.
- Assists in keeping patient rooms in order, reporting equipment
that is out of order, cleaning equipment and mandatory inventory
and distributing unit linen and supplies.
- As directed, sets up and assists the physician with certain
procedures, i.e. pelvic exams, suturing, set up of suture tray
according to sterile technique.
- Reports to appropriate nursing personnel pertinent information
including any changes observed in condition or behavior of
patient.
- Documents per policy, care provided to patients in an accurate,
legible, and timely manner.
- Adapts to change in workload and recognizes and responds to
priorities in patient care.
- Assists in orientation of ED technicians and other
personnel.
- Assists RN and accepts patient care assignments to the ED
Observation Unit for the delivery of safe patient care according to
established protocols as assigned.
- Follows system and department policies and procedures with
special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality,
dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
- Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain
organization and department specific competencies and requirements.
Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Maintains current
Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Other duties as assignedEducation:
- High school graduate or the equivalent with related experience
and/or training in Medical Assisting STNA and/or Emergency Medical
Technician.Certifications:
- Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS).Complexity of Work:
- Maintains competencies specific to patient population
served.
- Broad knowledge of medical terminology.Work Experience:
- Previous experience as a Medical Assistant or EMT preferred.
Previous experience with personal computer office equipment and
clerical duties required. One to two years experience in related
jobs in a hospital or health care facility.Physical
Requirements:Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective
equipment as required Under the direct supervision of the Director,
the Technician ED is responsible for performing various duties
assisting in the care of adult, geriatric, adolescent and newborn
patients as assigned by the registered nurse including the care of
complex patients.
Keywords: Cleveland Clinic, Akron , Technician Emergency Department, Professions , Akron, Ohio
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