Emergency Department Technician II

Peace Health • Springfield, OR

164d • $24 - $38

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Emergency Department Technician II for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Evening position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $24.60 - $38.42. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Preferred or equivalent or Required: Graduate of EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic certification course
• Preferred: Experience in the pre-hospital or emergency department setting
• Required: Successful completion of ED orientation/training and standard competencies
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
• Required: ED Tech II - Oregon Requirements Current state EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) or EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) certification or Advanced EMT (AEMT)
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
• Required within 6 months: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Nice To Haves

• Completion of ED specific competency-based education
• IV Skills
• Phlebotomy
• Strong communication skills
• Sufficient knowledge of English, spelling and arithmetic to complete and compile reports, make out requisitions, maintain simple records and perform various clerical duties
• Proficient computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient care in collaboration with and supervised by RN: which may include vital signs; IV starts; blood draws; document on flow sheet; communicate with patient and family; set-up and assist with procedures; clean and dress wounds; splinting; assist with airway management; initiate cardiac monitoring; may be required to perform emergency defibrillation; point of care testing; patient transport; patient discharge.
• Perform basic patient observation skills and report significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate team member. Observation of secluded or restrained patients.
• Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs. Assist in keeping patient care areas and equipment clean. Room set-up.
• Perform clerical and communication functions to support departmental operations and patient care.
• Order entry and results retrieval in the computer system.
• Document patient care in health care record according to standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded EAP and mental health program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees