ED Tech (Casual Call, Variable Shift)

Bozeman Health•Bozeman, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician performs a variety of patient-related duties under the guidance of a registered nurse or medical provider. Key responsibilities include wound care, management of orthopedic injuries, preparing patients for medical assessment, monitoring vital signs and telemetry, performing IV access and blood draws, and collecting patient specimens. The technician assists providers and RNs during critical events such as Strokes, STEMIs, and Trauma Activations. This role requires knowledge of various medical equipment and procedural applications, including setting up patient rooms for specific exams and procedures. Accurate documentation of patient care, assisting with patient mobility, hygiene, and discharge preparations are also crucial. The ED Tech must possess de-escalation skills for interacting with aggressive or unstable patients and perform clerical duties such as cleaning, stocking, and organizing the ED environment and basic equipment maintenance. The position is within Bozeman Health, emphasizing a commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana.

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
Ability to work beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts
On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs

Nice To Haves

Degree in Premedical Fields
Emergency Medical Technician license

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of patient-related duties under the guidance of the registered nurse or medical provider
Performs wound care
Manages orthopedic injuries
Rooms and prepares patients for medical assessment
Appropriately places patient on telemetry monitors
Performs regular vital signs monitoring
Performs appropriate IV access and blood draw procedures including proper patient labelling
Appropriately collects a variety of patient specimens (urine and stool) including proper labelling
Assists 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 documents all patient care/interactions
Provides safe ambulation trials
Performs patient repositioning
Assists with bathroom needs, dressing and undressing, and basic hygiene needs
Prepares patients for discharge including discontinuation of IVs, collection of final complete vitals, assisting in dressing, and ambulation
Possesses skills for de-escalation and interfacing with aggressive, angry, and/or unstable patients
Performs clerical duties for the patient care area including cleaning, stocking, organizing and preparing the ED Environment as well as basic equipment maintenance
Demonstrates skills as a receptionist and departmental liaison
Stocks supplies and provides equipment or supplies to providers/RNs as requested
Documents Patient Care
Applies splints, wound dressings, cleans and irrigates wounds, ambulation trials, and monitors telemetry and vital signs
Prepares exam rooms for incoming patients
Attends required education to remain competent in various areas including stroke education