ED Tech I- Emergency Department

Health First • Viera, FL

35d

About The Position

The Emergency Department (ED) Technician assists clinical professionals in providing direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The ED Technician performs basic clinical and technical duties, ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate delivery of care to all patients within the Emergency Department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Any one of the following:
• Graduate of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course OR
• Completion of First Semester in a RN or LPN Program.
• Work Experience: None
• For EMTs: EMT Certification in the State of Florida.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
• Work Experience In Lieu of Licensure: Previous experience as a ED Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant, or Nurse Tech.
• Exemplifies dependability, reliability, and flexibility in assisting other associates and maintaining productivity.
• Demonstrates personal accountability in economically using and caring for equipment and supplies.
• Must meet unit-specific care requirements.
• Ability to speak and understand verbal and written instructions in the English language
• Aptitude to focus and prioritize multiple activities.

Responsibilities

• Collects, records, and reports accurate patient information, while providing routine procedures and basic care to patients in a clean and safe environment as directed by an RN
• Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their expectations, age, cultural and individual needs.
• Responds to call lights and completes other assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Adheres to department service standards such as purposeful rounding, bedside shift report, and white board management to enhance customer communication.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team to promote effective team functioning, additionally seeking feedback and coaching to improve customer experience.
• Contributes to the customer experience goals as evidenced by positive patient experience scores, comments and other written compliments.
• Accesses rooms that contain IV solutions, authorized medications and supplies occasionally as directed for patient care accountabilities.
• Complies to National Patient Safety Goals (i.e. use of two patient identifiers) when accessing patient information and in performing job duties.

What This Job Offers

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