Emergency Care Technician - Irvine Emergency Department
About The Position
The Emergency Care Technician (ECT) performs select technical procedures and tasks, and assists physicians and nurses in direct patient care in the Emergency Department. The ECT works directly under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) providing bedside patient care and anticipating patient needs. May serve as Lobby Facilitator and assists the triage nurse by performing first aid duties and acting as a liaison between the ED team, patients, and families to patients in the ED Lobby. May perform other duties as assigned and described within scope of practice. ECT’s with additional competencies may perform phlebotomy and accucheck.
Requirements
- Works directly under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
Nice To Haves
- Additional competencies to perform phlebotomy and accucheck.
Responsibilities
- Performs select technical procedures and tasks.
- Assists physicians and nurses in direct patient care.
- Performs EKGs.
- Performs restraint applications.
- Performs removal of foley catheters.
- Performs splint applications.
- Provides crutch/cane training.
- Performs visual acuity examinations.
- Provides transportation for patients.
- Maintains equipment and supplies.
- Participates in a safe patient environment.
- May serve as Lobby Facilitator.
- Assists the triage nurse by performing first aid duties.
- Acts as a liaison between the ED team, patients, and families in the ED Lobby.
- May perform phlebotomy and accucheck (with additional competencies).
- Provides bedside patient care.
- Anticipates patient needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
