Emergency Dept. Tech I - Duke University Hospital Emergency Dept. (Days or Mid-Shift)

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

39d•Onsite

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Duke Nursing Highlights: Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organizationNurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses. Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification. Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) The Emergency Department at Duke University Hospital is comprised of 81 total beds including 10 Pediatric beds/47 Adult Monitored beds/8 Psychiatric beds/5 Fast Track Beds/4 Triage beds/1 Sexual Assault Examiner Room/ 4 Resus Rooms and a dedicated central telemetry station. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. Under the direction of the Nurse, performs initial basic life support interventions (airway, breathing, and circulation) on emergency department patients presenting for care. Initiates life saving measures, i.e., opening an airway, hemorrhage control, chest compressions, stabilization of fractures, cervical spine alignment/protection. Stabilizes and extricates injured patients from vehicles at the emergency department entrance. Assists patients to and from vehicles and the emergency department. Acts as a liaison between the patient family/significant other and the members of the emergency staff by maintaining open communication regarding patient condition, changes in condition, patient complaints, status, progress, etc. Transports patients from triage/waiting area to the treatment area in the emergency department at the request of the Nurse Performs related duties as required. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. DUH ED duties might include some of the following: Perform EKG’s and vital signs per policy and as directed by the nurse; assist patients with care needs; assist patients with requests for information; assist with labelling of specimens and making sure nurse or ED Tech receive specimen, hourly rounding for needs, comfort and pain rating.

Requirements

Must be able to perform all Nurse Aide I tasks as defined by the North Carolina Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide Registry.
Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients to various hospital locations are required.
This person must be able to provide care and services to all patients from birth to the elderly.
Must have excellent prioritization skills and self motivation in addition to their basic knowledge and skills.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced unpredictable environment under very stressful conditions.
Must be able to be trained in all aspects of hazmat decontamination procedures.
Must demonstrate competency validation in skills and knowledge for performance of roles and responsibilities.
Work requires graduation from an accredited high school or a GED.
Successful completion of the NCA I training as defined by the Division of Facility Services in the State of North Carolina or North Carolina EMT training.
Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Current minimum listing as an NCA I with the Division of Facility Services or current minimum credential as EMT with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect or misappropriation of property.
BLS Required

Nice To Haves

Related experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Nurse, performs initial basic life support interventions (airway, breathing, and circulation) on emergency department patients presenting for care.
Initiates life saving measures, i.e., opening an airway, hemorrhage control, chest compressions, stabilization of fractures, cervical spine alignment/protection.
Stabilizes and extricates injured patients from vehicles at the emergency department entrance.
Assists patients to and from vehicles and the emergency department.
Acts as a liaison between the patient family/significant other and the members of the emergency staff by maintaining open communication regarding patient condition, changes in condition, patient complaints, status, progress, etc.
Transports patients from triage/waiting area to the treatment area in the emergency department at the request of the Nurse
Performs related duties as required.
Perform EKG’s and vital signs per policy and as directed by the nurse
Assist patients with care needs
Assist patients with requests for information
Assist with labelling of specimens and making sure nurse or ED Tech receive specimen, hourly rounding for needs, comfort and pain rating.