ED Tech (Casual Call, Variable Shift)

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital•Bozeman, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician performs a wide range of patient-related duties under the supervision of a registered nurse or medical provider. These duties include direct patient care such as wound care, managing orthopedic injuries, preparing patients for medical assessment, monitoring vital signs and telemetry, and performing IV access and blood draws with proper labeling. The technician is also responsible for collecting and labeling patient specimens like urine and stool. The role involves assisting medical providers and nurses during critical events such as Strokes, STEMIs, CathLab Activations, and Trauma Activations. The ED Tech must be proficient with various medical equipment and procedural applications, including setting up rooms for pelvic exams and moderate sedations, and operating a Nitrous Oxide machine. Accurate and professional documentation of all patient care and interactions is essential. Further patient support includes assisting with safe ambulation, repositioning, and basic hygiene needs like bathroom assistance, dressing, and undressing. The technician also prepares patients for discharge by discontinuing IVs, collecting final vitals, and assisting with dressing and ambulation. A key aspect of the role is the ability to de-escalate and interact effectively with aggressive, angry, or unstable patients. Additionally, the ED Tech handles clerical duties, including cleaning, stocking, organizing, and preparing the ED environment, as well as performing basic equipment maintenance.

Requirements

High School degree or equivalent
American Heart Association BLS
One year Emergency Department or EMS experience or Two years direct patient care experience
Knowledge of a variety of medical equipment and procedural applications
Knowledge of patient room set up for pelvic exams and moderate sedations including the setup of Nitrous Oxide machine
On-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements
Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
Ability to work varied shifts
Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Regular and sustained attendance

Nice To Haves

Degree in Premedical Fields
Emergency Medical Technician license

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of patient-related duties under the guidance of the registered nurse or medical provider.
Perform wound care.
Manage orthopedic injuries.
Room and prepare patients for medical assessment.
Appropriately place patient on telemetry monitors.
Perform regular vital signs monitoring.
Perform appropriate IV access and blood draw procedures including proper patient labelling.
Appropriately collect a variety of patient specimens (urine and stool) including proper labelling.
Assist Providers and RNs in the setup and implementation of patient care during events such as Strokes, Tele Strokes, STEMIs, CathLab Activations, Trauma Activations.
Accurately and professionally document all patient care/interactions.
Provide safe ambulation trials, patient repositioning.
Assist with bathroom needs, dressing and undressing, and basic hygiene needs.
Prepare patients for discharge including discontinuation of IVs, collection of final complete vitals, assisting in dressing, and ambulation.
Possess skills for de-escalation and interfacing with aggressive, angry, and/or unstable patients.
Perform clerical duties for the patient care area including cleaning, stocking, organizing and preparing the ED Environment as well as basic equipment maintenance.
Demonstrate skills as a receptionist and departmental liaison.
Stock supplies and provide equipment or supplies to providers/RNs as requested.
Apply splints, wound dressings, clean and irrigate wounds, ambulation trials, and monitor telemetry and vital signs.
Prepare exam rooms for incoming patients.
Attend required education to remain competent in various areas including stroke education.