Emergency Department (ED) Technician - Emergency Department

Wellstar Health System • Austell, GA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department at Cobb Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an Emergency Department Technician. This position is Full-Time/Day Shift (7 am - 7 pm). The Emergency Department (ED) Tech Level I is a multi-skilled caregiver who functions under the direction of the professional Registered Nurse. Provides safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing various patient care functions and technical procedures. Must understand and practice aseptic technique when required. Must be able to operate and observe cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias, as well as operate pulse oximetry monitors. Requires knowledge of all specialty instruments and trays, including trauma resuscitation equipment and set-up, ENT trays, special procedure trays. Transports patients, unit supplies, equipment, and patient medications. Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked with supplies. Monitors patients in restraint/seclusion and documents observations. Performs other duties deemed necessary to ensure delivery of patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited program
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) required.
• Proficiency with desktop computer required.
• Demonstrate willingness to be a team-player and a self-starter required.
• Proficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processes required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs; inform nurse if vital signs are abnormal.
• Perform 12-lead EKG and hand to ED physician.
• Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform nurse if result is abnormal.
• Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by nurse or physician.
• Instruct patient regarding safe crutch ambulation techniques with return demonstration by patient.
• Oral suctioning.
• Superficial wound care.
• Urethral catheterization.
• Sterile tray preparation.
• Dressing application.
• Phlebotomy
• Tracks, delivers, maintains, and retrieves telesitter carts
• Troubleshoots any cart connectivity issues and places an IT ticket if necessary
• Performs safe room guideline checks upon initiation and upon every hand-off thereafter
• Performs environmental rounds to ensure safe room guidelines are being maintained
• Responds to remote telesitter escalation for face-to-face intervention
• Notifies Nurse and/or charge Nurse when face to face redirection is required
• Transport patients via stretcher or wheelchair, ensuring patient safety.
• Transport unit supplies.
• Transport equipment.
• Transport patient medications.
• Monitor patients in restraint/seclusion as per policy.
• Document monitoring as per policy.
• Notify nurse of abnormal findings or observation.
• Recognize cardiac rhythms and communicate findings to registered professional as appropriate.
• Provides accurate patient information for each monitor in use.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining monitors and pumps in monitor room.
• Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked.

Benefits

• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture
• One of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems
• Support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life
• FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list
• Seramount 100 Best Companies list

What This Job Offers

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