ED Tech, Full Time

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position involves performing quality ECG studies, managing patient data, and identifying critical patient needs within the Emergency Department. The role requires accurate ECG acquisition, editing, and transmission, as well as the ability to assess patient conditions and respond to critical changes. The ED Tech will also monitor the waiting room and respond to cardiac rhythm changes, ensuring timely notification of nursing staff.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED is required
Previous experience working as a Paramedic and/or EMT is required.
Experience with starting IVs is necessary
Computer experience

Nice To Haves

Certificate from Paramedic and/or EMT School is preferred.
Willingness to cross train as Unit Secretary
Paramedic and/or ER Tech License preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates proper technique and lead placement for performing a quality ECG study.
Verifies order is placed into computer.
Acquires ECG assuring all patient demographics are entered and correct.
Edits ECGs (i.e., correct patient's name, MR#, room #).
Transmits from the ECG cart to the data management system.
Identifies high priority rhythms and complexes and delivers ECG to ED MD for interpretation.
Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development.
Demonstrates the ability to identify high priority patients to the triage nurse, based on pre-determined criteria.
Monitors the waiting room and identifies patients in need for re-assessment by the triage nurse, based on pre-determined criteria.
Recognizes and responds to monitor alarms and/or changes in patient cardiac rhythm, and assures that RN or charge nurse is notified and aware.