Emergency Department Technician Outpatient Observation Unit

About the position

Located in the town of Gilbert, our Banner Gateway Medical Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center offer a 46-bed, all private, Level 4 trauma designated Emergency Department that is well-equipped to diagnose and treat an array of illnesses and injuries. Banner Gateway Medical Center is a fully electronic medical center offering the ideal environment for patient and family-focused care. It is the next generation of hospital care within a healing environment designed to enhance patient outcomes, patient healing and patient safety. Our Outpatient Observation unit is looking for an Emergency Department Technician who wants to work in a fast-paced environment. You will work with our professional care givers to provide great customer service to the East Valley. As an Emergency Department Technician, you will have the opportunity to use your experience and skills in a well diverse population. If you are looking to gain experience with all patients and a wide range of patient acuity levels, this is the place for you. Weekend rotations are required in this role. This hours for this Full-Time Night Shift opening will be from 6:30p-7a for 3 shifts per week. This will include weekends and holidays on a rotation. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential as well as an 18% Night Shift differential where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the RN, APN, PA, or Physician, performs assigned procedures including, but not limited to: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing; initial, repeat and orthostatic vital sign measurements; application of monitor leads, specimen collection, and transports stable telemetry or non-monitored patients to nursing units.
• Sets up, prepares patient and assists with patient exam and minor surgical or health procedures within scope of training such as, but not limited to: lumbar punctures; sterile instrument and field preparation, suturing lacerations, chest tube insertion, closed fracture reduction, gastric lavage, pelvic examinations, restraint application, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Performs specimen collection, ensuring accuracy in identification and integrity by using appropriate techniques for all age criteria as required by Lab.
• Provides communication and updates to RN, Physician or other providers related to perceived reactions or changes to patients’ condition.
• Monitors supply stock levels and reports needs. Notifies housekeeping, maintenance, biomedical engineering, and others to ensure proper equipment and a safe environment is maintained.
• Attends department meetings and educational sessions; Assists in orienting and training of new ED Technicians.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Either Emergency Medical Technician–Basic (EMT-B) or higher with state licensure or state certification, or Certified Nursing Assistant in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers.
• Position requires basic computer skills, effective communication (written and verbal) skills, and problem-solving ability.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Benefits

• Health and financial security options.
• Flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential.
• 18% Night Shift differential where applicable.