Emergency Department Tech

MyMichigan Health • Midland, MI

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The ED Tech functions primarily in direct patient care, and demonstrates competent clinical practice with a variety of patients. The tech in the ED works as part of a team with a common goal of offering patient centered, timely care, in a safe and friendly environment. The tech in this position offers individualized compassionate care to emergency department patients, observation patients, and outpatients based on the direction of the physician and RN. The tech pleasantly provides nonjudgmental care for the acutely ill, as well as the non-acute patient. This position requires the ability to perform multiple ancillary roles including, but not limited to, performing duties and procedures within the scope of their practice as assigned, specimen collection, vital signs, EKGs, stocking of supplies, cleaning, and transportation of patients, clerical responsibilities, lab collection, respiratory treatments, and other duties as assigned. This position requires assisting the nurse, physician, and other members of the team to provide relationship based patient centered care. The tech in this role works with multiple types of sophisticated equipment and handles various types of patients in a friendly and frequently stressful environment.

Requirements

• BLS: Basic Life Support
• PCT: MMH PCT/CNA/EMT/LPN Certification
• TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
• NIMS IS 100: NIMS IS 100 Introduction Incident Command System
• NIMS IS 700: NIMS IS 700 Introduction National Incident Mgt System
• Organizational skills needed to prioritize workload.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• This position must show knowledge, ability, and competence in treating patients who range in age from pre-natal to 100+ years.

Nice To Haves

• PALS: Ped Advance Life Support
• TNCC: Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN
• EMT-B: EMT Basic
• EMT-S: EMT Specialist
• DIMC: Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man
• CENA: Cert Educated Nurse Aide

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates awareness of specific safety concerns in department.
• Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies.
• Complies with MyMichigan Health safety guidelines.
• Maintain department equipment as necessary.
• Identifies and communicates concern regarding unsafe conditions or equipment promptly.
• Participates in medical center safety drills.
• Utilizes appropriate lift equipment on a routine basis.
• Attends education days.
• Seeks opportunities for self-education and enrichment while sharing information with co-workers.
• Collects vital signs and weight.
• Participates in direct patient care. Moves, lifts, and transports patients as required.
• Performs EKG.
• Performs intravenous access as ordered and when within scope, in a prompt accurate manner.
• Performs other clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies.
• Recognizes and displays pleasant, friendly and cooperative manner to public.
• Maintains clean and tidy exam room, including inventory of room supplies.
• Maintains orderly patient flow.
• Cleans equipment.
• Is familiar with cardiac monitors, can apply leads and operate equipment.
• Can assist with emergency equipment and procedures under the direct supervision of the RN or ED physician.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Follows sterile technique during set up and throughout procedure. Assists physicians with all types of procedures.
• Supports the mission, goals, policies, and standards of the ED.
• Assists RN to ensure patient care outcomes and safety needs are met.
• Communicates identified problems to appropriate personnel and implements actions to assure patient needs are met. Assists unit in maintaining the area according to Joint Commission standards.
• Participates in quality improvement activities in the department.
• All Clerical Duties.
• Answers telephone.
• Enters labs and other orders as requested. Enters POC results in the EMR.
• Assists with medical procedures and minor surgery.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique.
• Performs according to procedure in all medical center emergency situations.
• Provides and ensures safe and secure environment for the patient.
• Is familiar with all safety and emergency procedures.
• Observes fall safety precautions.
• Assists with ordering as indicated.
• May include: Orders from purchasing weekly for medical supplies, lab supplies and office supplies.
• Special invoices for supplies not available in storeroom.
• Placing orders with Pharmacy.
• Stock exam room with supplies and fill hand cleaner bottles.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED