ED TECH - EMERGENCY ROOM

MERCYHEALTH•Freeport, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as an essential support system to the Emergency Department, providing assistance with patient care and diagnostics. The role involves assisting nursing staff in the provision of care for emergency patients by obtaining EKG's, performing phlebotomy, patient transport, and providing C.N.A. type of care to patients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1-2 years of prior field-related and other job-related experience (such as Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)).
Proper usage of universal precautions and compliance with OSHA and CLEA regulations.
BLS required.
CNA, EMT, or CMA certified.

Responsibilities

Perform 12-lead EKG's and submit results to professionals (RN/MD) for analysis.
Perform phlebotomy on patients in all age groups.
Collect and label specimens and send them to the laboratory.
Transport patients to other departments as necessary.
Perform vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration, BP, oximetry) and ADL's and record on ED Chart.
Check equipment and stock rooms as assigned and be responsible for instrument processing.
Assist nurses in care delivery or procedures as directed.
Assist MD with laceration repairs, casting and splinting.
Wash simple wounds and apply simple splints.
Assist patients in preparing for examination by RN and MD.
Perform simple therapeutic measure such as application of heat/cold therapies, oxygen, blood glucose monitoring, bladder scanner, and application of a cardiac monitor.
Display competency for the Emergency Department Technician role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.