ED Technician, Full-Time
About The Position
The ED Technician is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The ED Technician functions under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility of the ED Technician is to provide basic patient care such as bathing and hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition feeding and hydration, and ambulation and positioning in the emergency room setting. The ED Technician supports patient safety and patient satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds in the emergency room, maintaining emergency department specific competency and effectively communicating with all team members. A nursing assistant certification or EMT certification is equal to 6 months of experience. The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter. Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Applicable Experience: 1 year
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
- Six months experience or greater as a ED Technician or EMT preferred.
- Applicants with no experience must successfully complete the SLHS nursing support training program as a condition of hire to the emergency room.
Responsibilities
- performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse
- provide basic patient care such as bathing and hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition feeding and hydration, and ambulation and positioning in the emergency room setting
- supports patient safety and patient satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds in the emergency room
- maintaining emergency department specific competency
- effectively communicating with all team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
