Emergency Department Technician (Cert), Emergency Department, Per Diem, Evenings
About The Position
The purpose of this role is to assist the Registered Nurses, Physicians, and Physician Assistants in providing direct care to the patients. This care team member will obtain and record vital signs, provide assistance with personal care and activities of daily living, transport patients, apply orthopedic splints and immobilizers, conduct EKG testing, and other duties delegated to them by licensed personnel. The Emergency Department Technician will also help maintain a safe and efficient patient care environment by stocking supply and linen carts, replacing full sharps containers, cleaning equipment and stretchers, and other duties as assigned by the Manager or their designee.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
- A minimum of one year experience as an EMT, Paramedic, or CNA; experience as an Orthopedic Technician is preferred; enrollment in a registered nursing program with completion of at least the first year of instruction may substitute for the required experience.
- Ability to read, speak, write clearly and legible, and understand and follow English verbal and written instructions
- Ability to establish priorities and follow through on assigned tasks
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, team members and other hospital staff
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to learn current in-house computer systems
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and contribute positively towards the goals of the team and the organization
- Maintain a calm demeanor while working in an atmosphere of conflicting demands
- CA phlebotomy license required
- Basic Cardiac Life Support through an American Heart Association (AMA) accredited course required at hire.
- IAM required during employee orientation.
Nice To Haves
- experience as an Orthopedic Technician is preferred
- enrollment in a registered nursing program with completion of at least the first year of instruction may substitute for the required experience.
Responsibilities
- obtain and record vital signs
- provide assistance with personal care and activities of daily living
- transport patients
- apply orthopedic splints and immobilizers
- conduct EKG testing
- stock supply and linen carts
- replace full sharps containers
- cleaning equipment and stretchers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
