Emergency Clinical Support Technician - PT - E

Part-time (20 hours/week) - Evening Shift (5p-9p) with rotating weekends/holidays

Title:  Emergency Clinical Support Technician

Department:  Emergency Department

Reports To:  Clinical Director – Emergency Department

Cost Center/Job Code:  20000-10016-002164

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Position Objective:

Supports the throughput functions of the Emergency Department while providing compassionate, professional customer service.  Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective health care through indirect and direct care of patients in collaboration of other members of the health care team.  Completes tasks as delegated by the assigned Emergency Department Charge Nurse and Throughput Nurse. 

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supports nursing staff and patient throughput with patient room turnover, to include following established protocols for cleaning and stocking rooms in between patients.

1. Supports patient throughput by transporting patients in accordance with established safety policies and in collaboration with care team members.  Assists with transfer of patients when necessary.  
2. At the direction of the RN, participates in patient care to include vital signs, EKG, Phlebotomy, IV starts, and patient experience rounding.
3. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment in the department and in patient rooms. 
4. Engages in departmental process improvement initiatives.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Required License/Certifications:

American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

Heavy work.  Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.