Emergency Department Tech - Richland
Carle Health•Olney, IL
•$18 - $29•Onsite
About The Position
The Emergency Department Technician functions within the department under the direction of the ED Physician and the ED Nurse(s). The technician is responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies and providing patient care under the direct supervision of the medical and nursing staff.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
- H.S. Diploma/GED
- Successful completion of EMT coursework, or successful completion of CNA coursework, or successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences.
Responsibilities
- Answers call lights and offers comfort measures to patients in coordination with nursing staff.
- Brings code cart to designated areas, provides cardiac compressions.
- Cleans and sends instruments for sterilization.
- Obtains supplies and equipment required for procedures.
- Documents appropriate data in patient chart when care is provided.
- Maintains all department equipment in a functional manner.
- Obtains daily supplies from CPD.
- Orders supplies and equipment from storeroom and specific vendors as needed.
- Performs wound irrigations, wound dressings and surical preps under the direct supervision of the physician.
- Prepares patient for transportation and transport.
- Assists nursing staff with direct patient care within ED Tech scope.
- Sutures wounds and applies splints under the direction and supervision of provider staff.
- Facilitates patient thoughput into and out of the department by assisting with triage, rooming and transfers.
- Stocks linen and supplies in the ED.
- Performs EKGs on all ED patients.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
