Emergency Department Tech

WVU Medicine

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and/or licensed medical provider. Assists medical and nursing staff with a variety of procedures in an emergency setting. This is a 0.6 FTE position scheduled for two 12-hour shifts from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., for 24 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Meet one of the following experience or education criteria: one year of post-high-school education completed in an applicable course of study; current enrollment in a relevant college program; or at least six months of experience working in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital care setting.
Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.
Able to meet the physical demands of heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

Nice To Haves

Current certification as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

Observe and immediately report patient concerns or changes in condition to a registered nurse.
Assist the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge, and general patient care duties.
Record vital signs and oral intake and outputs; assist with personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures.
Assist with specimen collection and other activities for assigned patients.
Maintain a clean and safe environment to help prevent or control infections and promote the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
Report necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel in a timely manner and according to departmental procedure.
Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
Communicate nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or lack of understanding of diet changes, to the RN.
Assist with administrative tasks that support department operations.
Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Perform assigned tests, including glucose monitoring and urine and stool testing, and maintain quality-control tests and logs according to department policy.
Perform routine discontinuation of IV catheters.
Assist with care of drainage devices, such as Penrose drains and chest tubes, while maintaining accurate output.
Perform EKG testing upon request.
Transport specimens to the laboratory as needed.
Collect blood samples as ordered by a physician when credentialed in phlebotomy.