ED Tech - Per diem
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of a professional registered nurse, the ED Tech assists in rendering nursing care in the emergency department. The role operates within Sturdy Memorial Hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as applicable MDPH, DNV, CDC, OSHA, and other regulatory or accreditation standards. The ED Tech provides sensitive, age- and culture-appropriate assistance to patients, including patients with potential disabilities. The position requires positive interpersonal communication, organization, customer service, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement and preventing errors from reaching patients. The ED Tech responds promptly and positively to patients, families, coworkers, and physicians. The role requires the ability to perform essential functions without posing a direct threat to workplace health and safety, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing care to patients.
- Have positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills.
- Meet all criteria associated with the responsibilities in the core and unit-specific ED Tech competencies.
- Demonstrate commitment to customer relations, continuous quality improvement, and preventing errors from reaching patients.
- Be able to communicate effectively with all age levels served within the position’s scope and assigned areas.
- Be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of oneself or others, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Previous nursing assistant training or related experience, such as EMT, paramedic, or nursing student experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in rendering nursing care in the emergency department under the direction and supervision of a professional registered nurse.
- Follow hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines, along with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Provide patient approaches sensitive to age, culture, and potential disability.
- Meet the criteria in core and unit-specific ED Tech competencies.
- Demonstrate commitment to customer relations, continuous quality improvement, and preventing errors from reaching patients.
- Respond promptly and positively to the needs of patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
Benefits
- Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits, and retirement benefits are mentioned as part of Sturdy Health’s benefits package, if applicable.
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Education Level
High school or GED
