ED TECHNICIAN-SCH ED-PT/7p-7a

Centra Health•Farmville, VA

2d•$19 - $28

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician is a multi-skilled role providing patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional nurse or provider. The technician works within the unit’s care delivery model and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide care as directed. Duties include assisting with blood and specimen collection, applying splints as directed, obtaining electrocardiograms, assisting with physiologic monitoring, performing clerical functions, transporting patients and equipment, and running errands as needed. The ED Technician supports Centra’s quality and service practices, helps maintain a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment. The technician provides support within their scope of practice, education, skills, certifications, and validated competencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide/Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), EMT Intermediate, or EMT Advanced; alternatively, experience as a Patient Care Technician with completion of Centra Emergency Department Technician training and skills validation.
Completion of AHA BLS CPR.

Responsibilities

Support effective and efficient operations through accurate communication with team members, providers, patients, and guests.
Assist nursing staff in gathering patient data.
Communicate patient responses to the plan of care and changes in condition to appropriate staff.
Respond promptly to requests for assistance from patients, families, and coworkers.
Assist with collecting data about relevant physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patient care or support functions according to standards and policies.
Organize and prioritize daily assignments to support patient and organizational needs, teamwork, and operational safety and efficiency.
Provide a safe environment and promote quality care.
Perform administrative and documentation support functions using electronic and/or paper systems.
Maintain supplies, equipment, and the environment as appropriate.
Demonstrate teamwork in delivering patient care and services.
Reinforce patient, family, or caregiver teaching plans using approved educational materials or written instructions when appropriate.
Assist patients with care within the assigned scope and competencies.
Provide clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures within the technician’s scope of practice, education, skills, certification, and competencies.
Recognize and respond to time-sensitive issues, including critical needs and alarms.
Collect or assist in collecting patient samples, including blood, urine, and sputum, after appropriate training and skills validation.
Apply splints following education and training as directed; splints must be checked by a provider before discharge.
Assist with care and monitoring of patients with mental and behavioral health needs, including maintaining the safety of patients, self, and others.
Assist with patient monitoring, including height and weight, vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and electrocardiograms.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe spaces for patients, guests, and caregivers.
Assist patients and staff with procedures within the scope of practice after education, training, and competency validation.
Respond to organizational emergency and disaster situations as needed.
Participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives and provide care consistent with Centra Health and applicable regulatory and legal expectations and standards.
Take responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policies and procedures, including orientation, onboarding, and precepting.
Initiate intravenous catheters with a saline lock if permitted, provided current certification is verified and maintained and skills are verified.
Perform other duties as assigned.