ED Tech Casual

American Addiction Centers•Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County - 3400 Union Ave, WI

23h•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The ED Tech Casual position is a part-time role within the Emergency Department at AMC Sheboygan County. This role supports physicians and registered nurses in providing technical patient care. Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy, transporting patients, monitoring vital signs, wound care, Foley catheter insertion, and obtaining lab specimens. The position also involves documenting patient information, processing charges through the EHR, and coordinating communications. Maintaining a safe and clean environment, monitoring equipment, and performing patient positioning and transport are also key duties. The role requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care based on principles of growth and development.

Requirements

Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the TM practices.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Intravenous license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices.
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
High School Graduate.
Typically requires 1 year experience.
Basic computer skills and ability to work with Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
Must maintain skill and recertification as required by regulation and organization.
Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
High level of attention to detail.
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others).

Responsibilities

Assists the physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of the patients by performing phlebotomy, transporting patients to other departments, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performs wound care, inserts Foley catheters, and obtains lab specimens.
May perform IV starts if allowed by state regulations.
Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedure through the Electronic Health record (EHR).
Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care.
Coordinates and facilitates all forms of communications (phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, and EMS system).
Maintains a clean and safe working environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions.
Monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems.
Arranges repair of major malfunctions.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program