GBMC HealthCare

Not-for-profit health system operating hospitals

Pediatric Emergency Room/Inpatient Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited States$17.64 - $27.48In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Graduation from an accredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Cardiac Rescue Technician (CRT), or Paramedic program is required.
At least one year of experience in a related field is required.
An EMT, CRT, or Paramedic credential and current, valid CPR certification are required.
Knowledge of triage criteria, including levels of care and complaints treated within urgent care versus emergent care.
Customer service techniques and computer skills.
Data analysis skills for gathering and updating statistics, logs, records, and reports.
Ability to multitask and prioritize, including anticipating patient and staff needs in stressful situations.
Courteous and compassionate interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and staff.
Problem-solving skills and knowledge of role expectations and scope of practice.
Ability to partner with RN/MD staff and knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to walk and stand for up to 90% of work time and to lift and position patients.
Ability to work in a normal patient-care and clinical environment, including exposure to noise, dust, temperature variation, stress, and unpleasant conditions.

Responsibilities

Complete triage documentation, including vital signs, venous access, phlebotomy, and oxygen placement under RN direction and according to triage guidelines.
Complete repeat vital-sign and pain documentation for patients in the waiting area and Main ED as instructed by the RN.
Maintain patient flow as directed.
Communicate the ED process and plan of care to patients and families.
Assist with cleaning ED rooms.
Report abnormal vital signs to RNs.
Perform blood glucose testing and report abnormal results to RN/MD staff.
Draw peripheral blood and insert peripheral intravenous catheters under RN/MD direction, and record these procedures in the electronic health record (EHR).
Document procedures in the EHR.
Complete electrocardiograms as necessary, report results to RN/MD staff, and transmit results.
Follow the process for submitting or requisitioning laboratory specimens.
Label laboratory specimens at the bedside.
Perform oral suctioning using a Yankauer and empty drainage.
Drop off and pick up specimens at the Blood Bank as necessary.
Assist with patient transfers and ambulatory patients.
Place patients on monitors as directed and respond to monitor alarms.
Obtain vital signs and pain levels as directed by the RN and report abnormal results to RN/MD staff.
Set up sterile trays for laceration care.
Perform purposeful rounding using the AIDET process.
Assist with patient transportation under registered nurse direction or supervision, including in emergencies.
Stock patient rooms and treatment centers with appropriate supplies.
Provide support to patients and families.
Perform postmortem care as necessary.
Perform inventory and complete clothing sheets for crisis patients and admissions.
Clean, sanitize, and prepare examination rooms and equipment for the next patient.
Escort patients from the general waiting room to the ED and to radiological areas when needed.
Replenish clinical supplies, maintain expected supply levels, and check clinical carts and other care items as assigned.
Participate in promoting efficient flow in the multi-unit environment.

Under general supervision, performs operational tasks related to the admission of inpatients and outpatients coming to the Emergency Department of GBMC. Ability to multitask in fast paced atmosphere while maintaining GBMC values for initial customer service contact. Escort patients as necessary to ED from general waiting room and to radiological areas when necessary. Replenishes clinical supplies, ensures that supply levels meet the expectation of the department as needed and checks clinical carts and other care items as assigned. General participation in promoting efficient flow of multi-unit environment.

Education:

High school or GED. Graduate from an accredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Cardiac Rescue Technician (CRT), or Paramedic program.

Licensures:

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Cardiac Rescue Technician (CRT), or Paramedic. Current and valid CPR Certification.

Experience:

Minimum of at least (1) years’ experience in related field.

Skills:

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the defined triage criteria, including all levels of care and complaints treated within urgent care versus emergent care.
Skill in customer service techniques.
Skill in using computers.
Skill in data analysis to gather and update statistics, logs, records and reports.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Courteous and compassionate interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff.
Skill in problem solving.
Ability to anticipate and prioritize needs of patients and staff and multitask in stressful situations autonomously.
Skill in using computers.
Thorough knowledge of role expectations and scope of practice.
Ability to partner with RN/MD staff.
Knowledge in medical terminology.
Ability to precept others

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk and stand up to ninety percent (90%) of work time and ability to lift and position patients.

Working Conditions:

Normal patient care environment. May have exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and the like.
Clinical environment with potential for rapid change. Varied levels of stress with exposure to unpleasant conditions.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

Completes required elements of triage documentation to include vital signs, venous access, phlebotomy, and oxygen placement under the direction of the RN and according to triage guidelines in place.
Completes repeat vital signs and pain documentation for patients in waiting area and Main ED as per instruction of RN.
Maintains patient flow as directed.
Communicates plan of care related to ED process with patient and family.
Assists with cleaning ED rooms.
Reports abnormal vitals to RNs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities under the supervision of the RN/MD

Testing/Treating

Performs blood glucose testing, and reports abnormal results to RN/MD.
Draws peripheral blood and insertion of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters under direction of RN/MD. Records in EHR.
Documents procedures in EHR.
Completes EKG's as necessary and reports results to RN/MD as well as transmission.
Follows the basic process for submission/requisition of lab specimens.
Appropriately labels specimens for Laboratory testing at bedside.
Performs oral suctioning using Yankuer and empty drainage.
Drops off and picks up specimens at Blood Bank as necessary.
Assists with transfer of patients or assist with ambulatory patients.
Places patients on monitor as directed, responds to monitor alarms.
Obtains vital signs and pain level as directed by the RN and reports all abnormal results to the RN/MD.
Sets up laceration (sterile trays)
Performs purposeful rounding using AIDET process.

Assists with transporting of patients, under direction/and or supervision of registered nurse, including emergency situations.

Stocks patient's rooms and treatment centers with appropriate supplies.
Provides family and patient support.
Performs post mortempostmortem care as necessary.
Performs inventory and completes clothing sheet for all crisis patients and admissions.
Cleans, sanitizes, and prepares exam rooms/equipment for next patient.

Pay Range

$17.64 - $27.48

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

GBMC HealthCare

Not-for-profit health system operating hospitals

GBMC HealthCare owns and operates Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC), a regional community hospital in Towson, Maryland. It also includes GBMC Health Partners, a network of more than 300 primary care providers and specialists; Greater Baltimore Health Alliance; the GBMC Foundation; and Gilchrist, Maryland’s leading nonprofit provider of serious illness and end-of-life care. The organization coordinates hospital care, outpatient services, and support through its network to deliver medical services to the community. It aims to educate the next generation of clinicians while pursuing high-quality, patient-centered care for every patient and family, aligning care with what the patient would want for their loved ones. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the community by providing comprehensive medical care, education, and support across its facilities and programs.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Baltimore, MD
Founded: 1960

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