Emergency Department Tech, FT

Unity Health • Searcy, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician provides assistance with the care of ER patients. This assistance of care will enhance the flow of the ED patients through the department, increase patient satisfaction with the department and enable the ED nurses and physicians to complete their tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Consideration is given in the provision of care for the age and developmental status of the patient. The ED Technician will not administer medication.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Effective communications skills.
• Understanding of ED procedures and supplies and equipment used in ED.
• Ability to set priorities, organize workload, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment.
• Ability to act as a patient and family liaison.
• Able to communicate effectively with ED physicians, nurses and ancillary department associates.
• Impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed EMT or Physician Assistant or Nursing school student preferred.
• Previous experience in an ED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with the care of ER patients to enhance patient flow and satisfaction.
• Enables ED nurses and physicians to complete tasks efficiently.
• Provides care considering the age and developmental status of the patient.
• Maintains good physical and emotional well being.
• Performs a great deal of walking, bending, and pushing of carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment.
• Sets priorities, organizes workload, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment for timely patient care.
• Acts as a patient and family liaison.
• Communicates effectively with ED physicians, nurses, and ancillary department associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED