ED Support Tech Days

Baylor Scott & White Health • Denton, TX

84d

About The Position

The Emergency Department (ED) Technician, under the supervision of Nursing Staff, assists in the provision of emergency care. Performs duties and direct technical care requiring knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical technology.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• 1 Year of Experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Corpsman Certificate preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care duties.
• Collects objective data such as vital signs, weight, pulse oximetry reading, pain scale reading, pain scale rating, visual acuity, nutritional intake and output and documents on appropriate forms.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal data or findings promptly.
• Implements Physician, Provider and Nursing orders responsibly and documents interventions according to Hospital protocol.
• Provides direct technical care.
• Assists with mobility, toileting, feeding and other personal care needs.
• Performs phlebotomy to obtain venous blood samples and obtains and delivers other specimens for Laboratory analysis.
• Assists or transports patients to and from the department.
• Assists in patient education.
• Comforts patients and family members and responds to their concerns.
• Performs clinical coordination activities.
• Communicates effectively with Nurses, Physicians, and other healthcare team members to gather and exchange information related to patient care.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees