Night

Northwell Health•Danbury, CT

About The Position

The E/PC Technician assists the Emergency Department team in providing quality patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. The role prepares patients for examinations, communicates with registered nurses and ED providers about changes in patient status, transports patients to testing and other units, and performs and documents phlebotomy, EKGs, blood glucose checks, bladder scans, and other care within the scope of the employee’s certifications and training. The technician supports patient satisfaction through regular communication with patients and families, keeps treatment areas stocked and equipment available and in working order, and works proactively with team members to support department throughput. The role works collaboratively with nurses and providers across ED care settings, including triage, and participates in care for complex patients, including trauma and cardiac arrest cases. It also includes hourly rounding, documentation, mandatory continuing education, staff meetings, and applicable compliance responsibilities.

Requirements

Current EMT certification, Medical Assistant certification, nursing student status, or one year of prior ED experience.
CPR certification.
Minimum of one year of experience.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy training.
EKG training.
Direct patient care skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment areas by checking and maintaining stock and supplies in assigned areas.
Prepare patients for examinations by undressing and positioning them for comfort, applying appropriate monitoring devices, and ensuring necessary supplies are available.
Perform tasks including vital signs, intake and output measurements, EKGs, bladder scans, blood glucose checks, phlebotomy, and sizing and use of durable medical equipment.
Work collaboratively with registered nurses and providers in various ED care settings, including triage.
Participate in assigned ED team roles in the care of complex patients, including trauma and cardiac arrest cases; place patients on monitors and set up equipment such as a fluid warmer and Pleurovac.
Perform hourly rounding and maintain regular communication with patients and family members.
Communicate with team members about patient status to proactively manage care and issues.
Document task completion and patient care interactions.
Transport patients to testing and inpatient units.
Complete mandatory continuing education.
Attend staff meetings.
Fulfill compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.