ED Technician I Full Time Nights

Dmc Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital • Commerce Township, MI

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About The Position

The ED Tech I is a member of the emergency department patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The ED TECH I is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and ED Tech I skills and scope of practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a school of practical nursing or equivalent training.
• Completion of a Certified PCA/PCT Program, Certified Nurse Assistant Program, Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or phlebotomy training program.
• Six (6) months direct patient care experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members.
• Assists the registered nurse by gathering data on patient conditions, direct patient observation.
• Reports changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse.
• Documents interventions and patient responses according to policy.
• Assists nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations.
• Assists in the training/orientation of other technicians and care team members as directed.
• Follows all departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety environmental and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and expresses interest in patient progress.
• Answers questions from patients and their families and explains procedures and processes within the scope of their training/responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Performs general clerical duties which may include, but are not limited to, answering telephones and call lights, greeting patients and visitors.
• Enhances personal growth through participation in workshops, educational programs, in-service meetings and reviewing current literature.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED