PRN Emergency Department Tech-Registrar

Emergency Department Technician/RegistrarThe ED Tech/Registrar provides essential support in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, assisting medical professionals with patient care, clerical tasks, and maintaining a safe and organized environment. The ED tech/Registrar plays a critical role in facilitating smooth operations within the emergency department by ensuring timely and accurate registration, assisting with patient needs, and supporting the healthcare team. Greets patients and families in a professional and compassionate manner, ensuring a positive first impression.Responsibilities:Complies with all Mason District Hospital policies/procedures.Performs all responsibilities and duties required as specific to the Emergency Department Scope of Service.Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of patient assessment findings, and psychosocial responses to individual patient needs.Patient Registration and IntakeGreet and register patients, collecting demographic, insurance, and medical information.

With verification of insurance information and billing processes.Explain necessary forms to patients and their families prior to obtaining signed consent.Accurately enter patient data into the electronic health record (EHR) system.Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Assists the Emergency Department RN to carry out the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.Reports findings to the Emergency Department RN after evaluation of patient needs.Owns responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.Keeps the emergency department clean and functional, maintains adequate restock departmental suppliesCompletes daily and weekly department checks, retires expired suppliesAssists in safe efficient transport of patients within the ED or to other departmentsIdentifies own learning needs and takes initiative to seek out solutions.Is responsible for patient and staff safety through adhering to safety standards and correcting/reporting safety hazards.Effectively communicates/collaborates with staff, visitors, and families to promote a healthy and healing work environment.Conducts individualized patient triage and reports findings to the RN and Physician, prioritizing collection of data based on individual needs and condition.Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent.Current CNA, EMT-B, EMT-I, or Paramedic licensureCurrent Healthcare provider CPR certification or currently enrolled in training.Promotes the Culture of Patient Centered Care.Ability to complete job duties during stressful situationsDemonstrates effective and professional communication skillsAbility to complete departmental orientation/training within 4 weeks of start date (Each individual is responsible for making his/her needs known)Willing to receive on the job training on hospital policies and procedures with completion of assignments by the due date.Completes required New Employee Orientation as directed by Mason District Hospital.Must be able to perform basic computer proficiencyMust be punctual and dependable when arriving for assigned shifts.Physical Demands/Work Environment:STANDING 75% To assist with patient care and restocking of supplies. WALKING 75% Walking to and from patient rooms/beds while giving care. SITTING 25% To document into the patient's medical record.

STOOPING 75% To restock supplies and equipment. To perform various patient careKNEELING Same as above tasks.CROUCHING Same as aboveREACHING 50% Retrieval and handling of materials and equipment. SPEAKING 100% Ability to speak, hear, and see adequately for patient.

HEARING Same as above SIGHT Same as above LIFTING Occasionally Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs safelyCARRYING Frequently Must be able to carry 1 to 10 poundsMANUAL DEXTERITY Writing, computer operations, operating patient care equipment