ED Tech Casual
About The Position
The ED Tech assists physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care to patients in the Emergency Department. Duties include phlebotomy, transporting patients, placing patients on cardiac and vital-sign monitors, wound care, Foley catheter insertion, and obtaining lab specimens. IV starts may be performed when permitted by state regulations. The role documents information and procedures, promptly communicates patient observations and needs to registered nurses, and processes patient charges and related procedures in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The ED Tech collaborates with physicians and coordinates communications through phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, and EMS systems. The role maintains a clean and safe work environment, monitors equipment and addresses or arranges repair of problems, and performs patient positioning and transport. The incumbent must provide age-appropriate care based on patients’ developmental needs and departmental policies and procedures. This is a casual, part-time role with primary weekday needs and varying shifts; no holidays are required, though occasional weekends may be needed.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Typically requires 1 year of experience.
- Hold one of the following: Nurse Aide in good standing on the applicable State Registry; EMT Basic, EMT Basic Intravenous, EMT Intermediate, or EMT Paramedic license issued through the national registry or applicable state; or completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 6 months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
- Basic computer skills and ability to work with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
- Maintain skills and recertification as required by regulation and the organization.
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently during the work shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs overhead, and carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
- Ability to push or pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
- Functional sight and hearing; ability to use foot pedals and operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Ability to work with continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body-fluid hazards, and wear gloves, goggles, and gowns as needed.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians and registered nurses with technical patient care, including phlebotomy, patient transport, cardiac and vital-sign monitoring, wound care, Foley catheter insertion, and lab specimen collection.
- Perform IV starts when permitted by state regulations.
- Document information and procedures and promptly communicate patient observations, concerns, and needs to the registered nurse.
- Process daily patient charges and related procedures through the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Collaborate with physicians and coordinate communications through phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, and EMS systems.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with department safety policies and standard precautions.
- Monitor equipment, troubleshoot minor problems, and arrange repair of major malfunctions.
- Position and transport patients using proper techniques, including lifting and pushing or pulling.
- Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate status
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
