Emergency Department Tech - ER - Full Time Evenings

Williamson Health•Franklin, TN

About The Position

The Emergency Department Tech implements, communicates, and assists with assessment and data collection in a timely and accurate manner. The role supports patient care in the Emergency Department, serving patients ranging in age from less than one year to over 99 years. The tech identifies and reports patient problems and needs, performs interventions as directed by the nurse, and works with appropriate healthcare team members to coordinate timely care. The position involves assisting with treatments and procedures, using equipment appropriate to the department, documenting accurately and promptly, and helping maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and families. The tech also handles, transports, and administers medications or solutions in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work area and professional appearance.

Requirements

Completion of an A-EMT program.
Licensed in the State of Tennessee.
High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Initial Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification within six months of employment; recertification is required every two years.
Able to communicate verbally in English and write legibly.
Able to stand or work for up to twelve hours a day.
Able to lift up to 250 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

Assist with data collection.
Assist with patient care by identifying and reporting problems or needs and performing interventions consistent with identified problems as directed by the nurse.
Collaborate with appropriate healthcare team members to coordinate timely delivery of patient care.
Assist with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to the department, following policies, procedures, and competency-based assessments.
Organize assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Document accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain a healing and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Maintain position-specific qualifications.
Facilitate staff development.
Manage assigned communications responsibly.
Handle, transport, and administer medications or solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain work areas and personal appearance in a manner that reflects professionalism and supports cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.