ED Tech

Conifer Health Solutions • Peoria, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient care support services in the Emergency Department under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include observing, reporting, and responding to patient needs, performing direct patient care activities such as monitoring, obtaining vital signs, inserting foley catheters, patient transport, phlebotomy, EKGs, wound care, and joint immobilization. The role also involves organizing supplies, stocking equipment, maintaining department cleanliness, and assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. The ED Tech cleans and prepares rooms for new patients and prioritizes tasks in a fast-paced environment. Other related job tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skill and basic computer skills, knowledge of basic medical terminology required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• One year of experience in as a nursing assistant; or in lieu of experience, Current CNA certificate, or LNA license from the Arizona State Board of Nursing; or Completed block one/first year of nursing school; or Current EMT-B certification; or Completion of formal PCA/T/ED Tech education program from an accredited institution.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license or meet minimum experience requirements; CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Six months experience in a hospital or emergency room setting as a Unit Secretary, EMT or CNA.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Emergency Medical Tech (EMT), CPR

Responsibilities

• Observes, reports and responds to patient’s physical, psychosocial spiritual, education, safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Performs direct patient care activities according to the plan of care and as directed by RN: Placement of the patient on the monitor, Obtaining and documenting of VS, I&O, Insertion of foley catheters, Patient transport, Phlebotomy, EKGs, Wound care, Joint immobilization/splinting/casting. Other care as needed.
• Shares responsibility for organizing supplies, tracking, stocking and storing equipment and keeping the department clean and organized.
• Stocking/maintenance duties include: Linens – rooms, carts, blankets in warmer, Bedside equipment, Suture trays and equipment. Monitor supplies at bedside. Refill O2 tanks under carts, IV trays and carts.
• Assists nursing team in admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Cleans room upon patient discharge, prepares room for next patient.
• Prioritizes with a rapidly changing workload.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED