ED Tech - Full Time

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

3d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician performs direct patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician in the Emergency Department within his/her scope of practice. This role supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by adhering to behavioral standards, complying with laws and regulations, and following the Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication and the ability to work with diverse populations are critical. The technician is responsible for promoting positive customer relations, completing tasks efficiently, supporting providers with procedures, coordinating patient care, monitoring vital signs, preparing wounds, applying dressings and splints, starting IVs, obtaining blood work, performing phlebotomy, waived point of care testing, 12-lead EKGs, transporting patients, assisting with patient discharge, maintaining department cleanliness and stock, and participating in continuing education and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Organization approved workplace violence training required or obtained by the last day of the month after 90 day grace period.
High school diploma or equivalent required
Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
Provides care that is appropriate to and respectful to patient’s age, culture, and spiritual needs
Strong priority-setting and organizational skills
Deals effectively interdepartmentally and with the public
Ability to use a personal computer and various software programs applicable to the position
Ability to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language
Exhibits the ability to make effective decisions based on verifiable and measurable data/criteria
Demonstrates initiative and problem solving skills using sound judgement
Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach and stretch frequently
May be required to lift up to 75 lbs.
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
Needs the ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone
Requires significant use of computer, phone and general office equipment

Nice To Haves

EMT Basic certification, recent Emergency Department Technician, current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant 2 in the State of Oregon, completion of second term Nursing Curriculum, or paramedic experience (within the last two years) preferred
Recent (within past two years) hospital experience preferred
Phlebotomy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes positive customer relations with internal and external customers
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Provides support to ED providers and/or private physician with procedures and treatments as requested
Coordinates patient care with professional support staff
Performs delegated patient care tasks as assigned by the RN and physician
Monitors patient vital signs and notifies the RN or physician if they change
Prepares wounds for suturing
Applies dressings when directed by professional staff
Measures and applies OrthoGlass Splints, utilizes OrthoGlass references manual
Start IVs and obtain blood work as directed by an RN or ED provider
Performs phlebotomy tasks
Performs waived point of care testing as ordered
Performs 12 lead EKG
Transports patients to assigned units as appropriate
Assists patients at time of discharge from the department, whether patient is being admitted to a floor or discharge for release
Ensures the department is neat and well stocked
Upon patient release from the department, assists with cleaning the room by wiping the bed down, changing linens, emptying the trash, straightening furniture, and stocking the room with necessary supplies/equipment
Participates in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences to maintain professional competence
Attends a minimum of 75% of the department staff meetings
Participates in achievement of the facility, department, personal and professional objectives
Participates in performance improvement activities to improve care, processes, and customer service excellence
Other duties as assigned