ED Tech I - Pequot Ed

Yale New Haven Health•Groton, CT

About The Position

The ED Tech I assists with care of patients of all ages in the emergency department in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The position works under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, helps ensure treatment rooms are adequately stocked and equipment is in working order, and performs other tasks as directed by the Charge RN. The role supports trauma response teams, documents patient care, assists emergency physicians with procedures, transports patients, responds to patient requests, and performs clinical tasks such as glucose checks, phlebotomy, and EKGs after completing required hospital competency requirements. Employees are expected to uphold the organization’s values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following experience or education pathways is required: EMT-B certification with two years of experience; one year of clinical study completed and current enrollment in an accredited nursing school; two years of recent Government Corpsmen experience; or one year of ED Tech experience.
BCLS certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of ED Tech experience is preferred for candidates qualifying through the EMT-B certification pathway.

Responsibilities

Perform functions as a member of trauma response teams, including setting up pleurovacs and IVs, placing patients on monitors (ECG/NIBP/SA-O2), and delivering used trauma sets with forms to the sterilization room and picking up new sets when available.
Perform vital-sign and neurological checks and document them on charts.
Document care provided for every Fast Track patient and document all patient interactions in the Main ED.
Assist emergency physicians by obtaining materials for suturing and dressings, and perform basic splinting on fingers, shoulders, or ankles.
Stock unit supplies and report defective equipment on every shift.
Transport patients when necessary to Med/Surg, OB, or Telemetry units.
Perform routine suture removal under the guidance of an RN, PA, or MD.
Give crutch-walking instructions.
Respond to patient call bells and requests for aid.
Perform Precision G glucose checks after meeting hospital competency requirements.
Perform CPR and chest compressions.
Perform phlebotomy when directed, after meeting hospital competency requirements.
Perform EKGs as requested, after meeting hospital competency requirements.
Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development as outlined in the performance review.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department or unit.