ED Tech - Emergency Department

Position Summary:

Position Highlights:

• Number of beds on unit: 26
• Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): The whole spectrum of nursing from pediatrics to geriatrics. We are a level 2 trauma center who is also a stroke center and approved chest pain center. We also maintain a geriatrics and pediatric accrediations
• Department culture and resources: ED has it own educators to help maintain ED competencies as well as a trauma coordinator. Culture of teamwork and appreciation for the work each team member plays in the team from techs, to nurses, and providers.

The Emergency Department Technician functions within the department under the direction of the ED Physician and the ED Nurse. The technician is responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies and providing patient care under the direct supervision of the medical and nursing staff.

Qualifications:


EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
H.S. Diploma/GED

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of EMT coursework, or successful completion of CNA coursework, or successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, strong organizational skills and customer service.

Essential Functions:

• Answers call lights and offers comfort measures to patients in coordination with nursing staff.
• Brings code cart to designated areas, provides cardiac compressions.
• Cleans and sends instruments for sterilization.
• Obtains supplies and equipment required for procedures.
• Documents appropriate data in patient chart when care is provided.
• Maintains all department equipment in a functional manner.
• Orders supplies and equipment from storeroom and specific vendors as needed.
• Performs wound irrigations, wound repair, wound dressings and surgical preps under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Prepares patient for transportation and transport.

• Assists nursing staff with direct patient care within ED Tech scope
• Performs monitoring and documents appropriately for psychiatric population
• Facilitates patient throughput into and out of the department by assisting with triage, rooming and transfers
• Stocks linen and supplies in the ED
• Performs EKGs and phlebotomy as order by ED provider