Emergency Department Technician

Conway Medical Center • Conway, SC

135d

About The Position

The Emergency Department Tech (EDT), under the direction of the Nurse, performs initial basic life support interventions (airway, breathing, and circulation) on emergency department patients presenting for care. The EDT initiates life-saving measures, i.e., opening an airway, hemorrhage control, chest compressions, stabilization of fractures, cervical spine alignment/protection. The EDT stabilizes and extricates injured patients from vehicles at the emergency department entrance, assists patients to and from vehicles and the emergency department, and 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. The EDT transports patients from triage/waiting area to the treatment area in the emergency department at the request of the Nurse. Additionally, the EDT will 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 labeling of specimens and making sure nurse or ED Tech receive specimen, hourly rounding for needs, comfort and pain rating.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Qualified as an ED Technician through one of nine specified ways.
• Current South Carolina State Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) or equivalent experience.
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) Certification must be obtained within 90-days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong PC skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with nursing staff and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial basic life support interventions on emergency department patients.
• Initiate life-saving measures such as opening an airway and hemorrhage control.
• Stabilize and extricate injured patients from vehicles.
• Assist patients to and from vehicles and the emergency department.
• Act as a liaison between the patient family and emergency staff.
• Transport patients from triage/waiting area to treatment area.
• Perform EKG's and vital signs as directed by the nurse.
• Assist patients with care needs and requests for information.
• Label specimens and ensure proper handling.
• Conduct hourly rounding for patient needs, comfort, and pain rating.

What This Job Offers

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