ED Tech

Mercyhealth•Riverside, IL

About The Position

The ED Tech provides patient care as assigned and in accordance with standards of care, shift routines, and organizational policies and procedures. The role supports the emergency department by assisting with clinical procedures, maintaining patient and work areas, processing orders, and communicating with patients, visitors, and staff. The ED Tech also documents care, maintains current patient medical records, processes patient charges, and participates in department or unit performance-improvement activities.

Requirements

Complete a CNA program, or graduate from an eligible medical assistant, emergency medical technician, or paramedic program.
Hold an applicable state CNA certification; an accepted medical assistant certification; an applicable state EMT-B or EMT-A license; or an applicable state paramedic license.
Obtain approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Provide assigned patient care according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
Answer call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
Document care provided according to standards.
Maintain a clean work and patient environment.
Stock supplies and dispose of expired or damaged supplies.
Process orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Answer the telephone and call lights appropriately; provide information or relay messages to patients and staff.
Direct visitors to patients’ rooms.
Maintain medical records of current patients.
Process patient charges and order supplies as needed.
Participate in department or unit performance-improvement activities.
Perform 12-lead EKGs as directed.
Start IVs as directed.
Perform venipunctures as directed.
Gather equipment to assist ED physicians with intubations.
Perform CPR and place the Lucas on patients during resuscitations.
Apply splints.
Gather supplies and equipment to assist with chest tube insertions.
Perform blood glucose monitoring (BGMs) as directed.
Transport non-monitored patients to inpatient units.