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. The position participates in trauma response, patient monitoring and documentation, supports emergency physicians with procedures, assists with patient transport and mobility, and responds to patient requests. Certain duties, including glucose checks, phlebotomy, and EKGs, are performed after hospital competency requirements are met.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet one of the following experience or education pathways: EMT-B certification with two years of experience (one year of ED Tech experience preferred); 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.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Participate in trauma response team functions, including setting up pleurovacs and IVs, placing patients on ECG/NIBP/SA-O2 monitors, and transporting used trauma sets and forms to sterilization while retrieving new sets when available.
Perform and document vital signs and neurological checks.
Document care 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 on every 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 G glucose checks after meeting hospital competency requirements.
Perform CPR/chest compressions.
Perform phlebotomy when directed and after meeting hospital competency requirements.
Perform EKGs as requested and after meeting hospital competency requirements.
Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department or unit.