Emergency Department Support Technician
About The Position
The Emergency Department Technician is responsible to assist the RN in the efficient operation of the department. The E.D. Tech. will be under the direct supervision of the RN. He/she will assist in providing care to meet the needs of the patient and the department. The Nurse Aide is responsible and accountable for providing supportive care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Nurse Aide will carry out specific tasks and procedures as designated by the Registered Nurse in accordance with hospital policy and established job functions. He/she will cooperate with nursing staff in meeting needs and/or wants of patients by performing tasks for which the employee has been prepared.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required
- Current licensure as a Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of Vermont – unrestricted is strongly preferred
- CPR required within 6 months of employment
Nice To Haves
- EMT or LNA preferred
- 1 or more years of EMT experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Obtaining and documenting a full set of vital signs
- 1/1 observation of suicidal, restrained or confused patients
- Assisting with transportation needs
- Collecting urine and stool specimens
- Answering call lights
- Restocking and cleaning rooms
- Cleaning and changing linen on stretchers
- Assisting during a code 99
- Cleaning/disinfecting of dirty instruments
- Performing other duties within their scope of skills to aid and facilitate with acute nursing care as asked by the supervising RN
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
