ED Tech, Emergency Department- PRN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

1d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The ED Tech provides assigned patient care according to standards of care, shift routines, and organizational policies and procedures. The role supports emergency department operations by responding to call lights, documenting care, maintaining a clean environment and stocked supplies, processing orders and patient charges, answering the telephone, relaying information, directing visitors, and maintaining current patient medical records. The ED Tech also participates in performance improvement activities and performs clinical support tasks as directed, including 12-lead EKGs, IV starts, venipunctures, blood glucose monitoring, splint applications, CPR, and use of the Lucas device during resuscitations. The role assists physicians with intubations and chest tube insertions by gathering equipment and supplies, and transports non-monitored patients to inpatient units.

Requirements

Completion of a CNA program; or graduation from an eligible medical assistant program; or graduation from an Emergency Medical Technician program; or graduation from a Paramedic program.
Applicable state certification as a Nursing Assistant; or an accepted medical assistant certification (AAMA, AMT RMA, NHA CCMA, AAH RMA, or NCCT NCMA, with the required education); or applicable state licensure as an EMT-B, EMT-A, or Paramedic.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required 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 promptly; answer telephone calls and call lights appropriately and provide information or relay messages to patients and staff.
Direct visitors to patient rooms and maintain medical records for 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 and perform venipunctures as directed.
Assist ED physicians with intubations by gathering needed equipment.
Perform CPR and place the Lucas on patients during resuscitations.
Perform splint applications.
Assist with chest tube insertions by gathering needed supplies and equipment.
Perform blood glucose monitoring as directed.
Transport non-monitored patients to inpatient units.