E/PC Technician - Part Time - 24hr - Day/Eve

Danbury Hospital•Danbury, CT

54d•Onsite

About The Position

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career. Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program. Our accolades include the following: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety, U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment, Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals, Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence, Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery. At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work. The E/PC Technician assists the Emergency Department team by providing quality patient care, working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. This role involves preparing patients for exams, maintaining communication with RN's and ED Providers regarding patient status changes, transporting patients to testing and other units, performing and documenting phlebotomy, EKGs, blood sugars, bladder scans and other care as directed and within the scope of certifications and training. The technician ensures patient satisfaction through constant communication with patients and their families, ensures treatment areas are appropriately stocked and equipment is available and in proper working order, and works proactively with other team members to maintain department through-put.

Requirements

Current EMT, or Medical Assistant certification, or Nursing student, or 1-year prior ED experience.
CPR certification required.
Minimum Experience: one year

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy
EKG Training
Direct Patient Care Skills

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation of the treatment area, which includes the checking and maintaining of stock and supplies in their assigned areas.
Prepares patients for exam- undresses patient, positions for comfort, adheres to appropriate monitoring devices, assures appropriate supplies.
Performs various tasks including but not limited to vital signs, I&Os, EKG's, Bladder Scans, Blood Glucose, Phlebotomy, sizing and use of Durable Medical Equipment etc.
Works within a variety of care settings within the ED working collaboratively with the RN and providers in those areas as an integral member of the team in the pod or area such as triage.
Participates as an active member with specific roles within the ED team in the care of the complex patient (trauma, cardiac arrest etc.). Placing patients on monitors, set up of the fluid warmer, pleurovac.
Performs hourly rounding and maintains regular communications with patients and their family members.
Maintains ongoing communications with team members regarding patient status, to proactively manage care and manage any issues.
Documents task completion and patient care interactions.
Transports patients to testing and in-patient units.
Completes mandatory continuing education.
Attends staff meetings.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.