ED HUC / TECH at River's Edge Hospital & Clinic Wisconsin

About the Position

ED HUC / TECH at River's Edge Hospital & Clinic, Wisconsin

River's Edge Hospital & Clinic is seeking a dedicated ED HUC / TECH to join our team in Wisconsin. This role is integral to providing essential support in our emergency room.

Responsibilities

Basic Direct and Indirect Care

• Apply and reconnect patients to vitals monitor
• Answer patient call lights efficiently and respond to patient requests or discuss patient needs with RN or provider
• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) - toileting, bathing, dressing, eating, etc. with direction from nurse
• Perform glucometer test (POC tests) after competency completed
• Monitor and document fluid and nutritional intake and urinary output (including output via a foley catheter)
• Assist with patient transfer or movement, specimen collection, decontamination, restraint application, pelvic exams, spinal immobilization, two person urinary catheter insertion
• Visual acuity testing
• LUCAS application and operation

Delegated Tasks

• Wound dressing, pressure dressing
• Wound prep and irrigation
• Oxygen application
• Assist with splinting
• 1:1 observation and documentation of mental health patients
• Airway ventilation and CPR interventions compliant with BLS
• Secure helipad
• Make follow-up appointments as directed
• Removal of IV catheters
• Perform EKGs. Provide EKG to ordering provider or RN as soon as EKG is completed

Unit/Room Maintenance

• Assist with cleaning and stocking of patient rooms
• Assist with putting away deliveries from Materials
• Assist with cleaning of nursing station at change of shift
• Assist with shift checks
• Complete monthly duties throughout department (e.g., checking expiration dates, deep cleaning patient rooms, etc)
• Maintains proper equipment and supplies
• Restock linens for the department

Desk/Clerical Functions

• Office skills such as organizing, filing, typing, and faxing
• Answer phone calls to the unit & direct phone calls as necessary
• Send/Receive faxes
• Assist patients, families, and providers with phone calls as requested
• Arrange for patient transport, including contacting ambulance/air transport, printing ROI & pushing images or ordering a disc from imaging
• Make copies
• Ordering and restocking office supplies
• Assist with interpreter iPad as needed

Collaboration

• In constant communication with the provider and RN regarding plan of care
• Assists in other departments as assigned and helps other staff as needed to meet patient care needs
• Seeks opportunity to help out in other departments or to assist other staff to assure all patients are having their needs met

Relationship Management

• Treats patients and all others with courtesy and respect
• Strives to welcome and be helpful towards any customers in contact with
• Receives no patient/family/staff dissatisfaction comments annually
• Effectively manages relationships with co-workers
• Confronts negative attitudes and addresses conflicts appropriately
• Adheres to the Bill of Rights and follows confidentiality
• Follow the REH Standards of Behavior
• Attends 75% of monthly department staff meetings and 100% of all mandatory meetings/trainings

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certification preferred
• Preferred training and experience: one year of current experience with ambulance service, hospital, or Emergency Department experience within the last three years
• BLS Certified

We Offer

• Competitive salary: $20.48 - $26.51 per hour
• Holiday Pay
• National Certification Bonus
• Defined pension benefit plan, 457 Retirement plans
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Longevity Bonus
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Employer paid short term disability
• Clothing Allowance
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness
• Free membership to LiveWell Fitness Center

About the Company

River's Edge Hospital & Clinic is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving the health and well-being of our community.

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Join our team and contribute to the vital work we do at River's Edge Hospital & Clinic. Apply today!