Emergency Department and Electrocardiography Technician

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department and Electrocardiography Technician provides assistance and performs basic specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of the charge nurse or designated RN. The role also performs non-direct patient care activities as assigned, supporting timely diagnostics, safe patient care, and smooth Emergency Department operations. Duties include basic patient care, EKGs and Holter Monitoring order processing, specimen collection, patient transport, and maintaining supplies, equipment, and the care environment. The technician works collaboratively with nurses, physicians, patients, families, and other health care team members. They follow safety and infection control policies, maintain required competencies, document observations and tasks, report hazards or assignment problems, and use the chain of command appropriately. The position is onsite at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is full-time on a day shift scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or degree.
Ability to follow safety policies, infection control protocols, and chain-of-command procedures.
Strong communication skills and reliability in completing assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in patient care, emergency services, or EKG performance.
Familiarity with EMR systems or Tracemaster.

Responsibilities

Perform and document basic patient care procedures under the direct supervision of an RN, maintaining competency in trained tasks.
Transcribe verbal orders for EKGs, perform EKGs, complete the orders, and submit tracings to Tracemaster and the EMR; may also process orders for Holter Monitoring performed in the Emergency Department.
Collect blood specimens within documented competency parameters.
Transport patients by stretcher or wheelchair.
Identify and report actual or potential safety hazards, complete safety event reports as needed, comply with infection control policies, and follow safety and emergency procedures.
Perform supply, equipment, and environmental tasks, including reporting availability problems, conducting and documenting temperature checks and quality controls, maintaining the EKG cart, and coordinating with I.S. regarding Tracemaster concerns.
Maintain an appropriate number of filled oxygen tanks and prepare equipment and instruments for cleaning by central supply.
Stock supplies in nurse servers, cabinet drawers, and carts, and clean unit equipment, including stretchers.
Seek clarification when needed and report problems completing assignments or tasks promptly to the appropriate person.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, and the health care team; report patient-related information promptly and document observations and tasks performed.
Participate in the technician preceptor program and/or a TriHealth or unit-based committee, meet annual competency requirements, and attend the required number of staff meetings.