ED Tech I - Pequot Ed

Yale New Haven Health•Groton, CT

About The Position

Assist with care of patients of all ages in the emergency department in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The ED Tech works under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, ensures treatment rooms are adequately stocked and equipment is in working order, and performs other tasks as directed by the Charge RN. Employees are expected to understand and support the organization’s vision and mission and demonstrate its values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following experience or education pathways: EMT-B certification with 2 years of experience; one year of clinical education completed while currently enrolled in an accredited nursing school; two years of recent government corpsmen experience; or one year of ED Tech experience.
BCLS certification.

Nice To Haves

For candidates with EMT-B certification, one year of ED Tech experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in trauma response team functions, including setting up pleurovacs and IVs, placing patients on ECG/NIBP/SA-O2 monitors, and delivering used trauma sets with forms to the sterilization room and picking up new sets when available.
Perform and document vital signs and neurological checks.
Document care provided for every patient in Fast Track and document all patient interactions in the Main ED.
Assist emergency physicians by obtaining materials for suturing and dressings, and perform basic splinting of fingers, shoulders, or ankles.
Stock unit supplies and report defective equipment each shift.
Transport patients to Med/Surg, OB, or Telemetry units when necessary.
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 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.