ED Tech - Emergency Department Technician - West Allis

American Addiction Centers•West Allis, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Emergency Department Technician position at Aurora West Allis Medical Center involves assisting physicians and registered nurses in providing technical patient care within the Emergency Department. The role includes performing various medical procedures such as phlebotomy, patient transport, cardiac and vital sign monitoring, wound care, Foley catheter insertion, and lab specimen collection. The technician is also responsible for documenting information, communicating patient observations, processing charges through the Electronic Health Record (EHR), facilitating communications with physicians and other systems, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Monitoring and troubleshooting equipment are also key duties. The role requires demonstrating knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, understanding growth and development principles across the lifespan, and assessing patient-specific needs. Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, operates under Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients, conducts numerous clinical trials, and is recognized for clinical excellence in various specialties. The system employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, offering extensive graduate medical education programs. Advocate Health is committed to equitable care, providing over $6 billion in annual community benefits, and focuses on patient experience, expanded access through technology, an inclusive workforce, and transforming care through innovation and research.

Requirements

Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the TM practices, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Intravenous license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices, or 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.

Benefits

Compensation 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