Adult Emergency Department Tech Hybrid

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) position is part of the healthcare team in the Emergency Department. The ED tech performs tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as directed by the department nurse manager. The ED tech will operate partly as a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC), will assist in the maintenance of supplies pertaining to the Emergency Department, and will assist with quality assurance activities for the Emergency Department. This individual has the ability to communicate data reflective of the patients’ status and delegated tasks to the RN or provider in charge of patient care. The ED tech assists the patient, patients’ families, visitors, nursing staff, and other support staff to assure the delivery of quality care in a safe and comfortable environment. The ED tech demonstrates ability to provide care (as described below) to patients across the age continuum (infants, toddlers, pre-school, school-age, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients). ED Techs contribute to the success of the department and support team members.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
One year recent experience (within the past 5 years) providing patient care in an emergency department or similar setting.
EMT, CNA or MA certification, or equivalent education.
BLS upon hire.
Phlebotomy certification or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree
Current experience providing patient care in an emergency department or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Observes all infection prevention guidelines.
Assists with admitting and discharge of patients.
Obtains accurate vital signs and patient weights.
Gathers and secures patient valuables.
Completes all unit specific ED tech documentation in the patient’s medical record.
Performs 12-lead EKG per standard.
Performs wound preparations and applies simple dressings as directed by the RN or LIP.
Performs ortho splinting as directed by RN or LIP.
Provides safe patient mobilization using aids, as directed, for safety and notifies the nurse of additional needs.
Performs or assists with proper and safe patient lifts, transfers, turns, and positioning.
Provides safety; bed in low position, side rails, items within reach, identified hazards and assistance.
Assures patients maintain good body alignment, comfort, range of motion (ROM), and support.
Responds to call lights.
Assures that call lights are within reach at all times.
Collects and tests specimens as directed (blood, urine, stool, other).
Assists the patient with toileting and hygiene needs.
Records I&Os.
Provides emotional support as needed.
Provides and maintains needed comfort measures, e.g. blankets, pillows, etc.
Performs postmortem care per policy.
Greets visitors and family members and provides information within unit defined standards.
Provides and obtains shift reports as needed or as directed.
Escorts/transports patients via wheelchair/stretcher to various locations within the hospital.
Assists with monitoring of equipment alarms.
Notifies nurse appropriately.
Rounds/ observes patients at least hourly, responding to all patient needs, and reports observations as needed or directed.
Performs all duties necessary to ensure delivery of a prescribed diet and meets all dietary needs.
Provides safe and proper application, observation, and documentation of restraints/seclusion.
Observes disoriented/confused patients per division of guidelines or as directed.
Assists RNs, physicians, and other health care team members as needed.
Maintains the patient care area.
Cleans equipment and areas in conjunction with environmental services.
Keeps dirty utility rooms clean and free of debris and excess supplies.
Distributes linen and supplies.
Transports specimens, equipment and medications.
Maintains awareness of equipment operation and reports of broken or missing equipment per OHSU standards.
Orders supply as necessary.
Stocks patient rooms and carts as needed or as directed.
Disinfect or discard equipment/supplies appropriately
Supports administrative operations
Other Duties as Assigned