Tech-Emergency Department - Various Shifts
About The Position
The ED Technician assists with delegated direct and indirect patient-care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role assists with orthopedic procedures as delegated by orthopedic and emergency department physicians, the RN Team Lead, and other health team members. Duties include assessing and documenting vital signs, performing triage assessment and documentation under the direct supervision of an RN, completing 12-lead EKGs, applying orthopedic devices such as traction and OCL splints, and educating patients about orthopedic devices and crutch walking. The technician also assists with wound care, ENT, orthopedic and eye/ear irrigation procedures, suture and staple removal, Foley leg-bag application, cervical-spine immobilization, and bladder scanning. The ED Technician helps maintain Emergency Department supplies and supports orientation, training, and quality-assurance activities. The technician communicates information about patient status and delegated tasks or functions, and applies knowledge of lifespan growth and development to interpret information according to patients’ age-specific needs. Mayo Clinic Arizona’s Emergency Department is a 56-bed department treating a growing number of patients. It includes major medical rooms, mental health rooms designed with patient safety features, a highly infectious room, a Safe Baby Haven, and modern patient-care equipment. The department describes its environment as team-oriented, supportive of professional growth, committed to diversity and equity, and focused on workplace and patient safety.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of patient-care experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in a patient-care setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire, valid for at least 90 days from the start date, and continued maintenance of BLS competency.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification through the Arizona Department of Health Services.
- Ability to work flexible hours that may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- One year of Emergency Department experience.
- Previous Emergency Department patient-care experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with delegated direct and indirect patient-care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Assist with orthopedic procedures as delegated by physicians, the RN Team Lead, and other health team members.
- Assess and document vital signs and perform triage assessment and documentation under an RN’s direct supervision.
- Complete 12-lead EKGs.
- Apply orthopedic devices, including traction and OCL splints, and educate patients about these devices and crutch walking.
- Assist with wound care, ENT and orthopedic procedures, eye and ear irrigations, suture and staple removal, Foley leg-bag application, cervical-spine immobilization, and bladder scanning.
- Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of Emergency Department supplies.
- Assist with Emergency Department orientation, training, and quality-assurance activities.
- Communicate information reflecting patient status and delegated tasks or functions.
- Apply knowledge of lifespan growth and development to interpret information in light of patients’ age-specific needs.
Benefits
- Medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
- Career Investment Program and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
