Emergency Department Technician II

Job Summary: Under direct supervision of registered nurse or provider, assists in examination and treatment of patients.
Works as a member of the health care team within organizational and departmental standards, policies, procedures, processes and guidelines.
Essential Responsibilities: Implements care plan at the direction of RN or Provider.
Assists with data collection.
Obtains and records vital signs; reports results to RN or Provider.
Observes and records pertinent patient information; immediately reports to RN or Provider abnormal findings, changes in patient condition, and emergency situations.
Demonstrates technical competencies in specialized technical skills, use of equipment, and basic competencies to work on a specialty unit.
Records data and nursing care activities in the medical record according to hospital and department standards; utilizes department forms per procedures.
Assists with admissions, transfers, procedures, and discharges.
Transports patients, equipment, and supplies from one location to another; assists with lifting as needed.
Provides pertinent information as directed by the RN or Provider to members in the department and to other departments; assures information is accurate and complete.
Functions within parameters of job description; adheres to Federal/State/Regional /Hospital /Department standards, policies, and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and company proprietary information.
Reports to RN or Charge RN when leaving the unit.
Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues; assists with lifting; utilizes proper body mechanics and patient safety equipment for safe patient transfers and injury prevention.
Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues; utilizes universal precautions.
At the direction of the RN or Provider reinforces written materials provided to the patient.
Assists health care team with emergency situations; maintains awareness of emergency preparedness procedures.
Maintains clean, safe and well-equipped environment for patients and staff; assures the equipment and supply inventory are maintained and available for use.
Assembles decontamination equipment and participates in disaster procedures as assigned by the charge nurse, nurse manager or designee.
Participates regularly in staff meetings, in-services, and performance improvement activities.
Assists with orientation and training and provides feedback to RN.
Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization and to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.
Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.
Assists RN and Providers with various procedure, including positioning and set up of draping and prepping.
Basic Qualifications: Experience Nine (9) months of acute healthcare delivery experience or related background and experience.
Education High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Training as Emergency Medical Technician, Basic (EMT-B), Medical Assistant, Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman, or nursing student who has completed one or more semesters of clinical coursework and practicum of an accredited registered nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support from American Heart Association Additional Requirements: N/A Preferred Qualifications: Completion of Emergency Medical Technician, Basic (EMT-B), Medical Assistant, Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman.
Completion of one or more of the following American Heart Association courses: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Completion Emergency Medical Technician, Basic (EMT-B), Medical Assistant, Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman, or nursing student who has completed one or more semesters of clinical coursework and practicum of an accredited registered nursing program.
PrimaryLocation : Hawaii,Honolulu,Moanalua Ancillary Building HoursPerWeek : 1 Shift : Variable Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat WorkingHoursStart : 12:01 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PM Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : HL5|UNITE HERE|Local 5 Job Level : Entry Level Job Category : Clinical Support Department : Moanalua Medical Center - Emergency - 1201 Travel : No 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.