ED TECHNICIAN-SCH ED-PT/7p-7a

Centra Health•Farmville, VA

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) is a multi-skilled position that provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional nurse or provider (physician or Advanced Practice Provider). The ED Tech provides care appropriate to the patient populations served, follows the unit’s care delivery model, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver care as directed by the nurse or provider. The role supports clinical care through blood and specimen collection, splint application, electrocardiograms, and assistance with physiologic monitoring devices. It also includes clerical support, patient transport, errands, and transporting equipment and materials, including body fluids. The ED Tech helps maintain a safe patient environment and a healthy work environment while supporting quality and service practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide/Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), EMT Intermediate, or EMT Advanced; alternatively, experience as a Patient Care Technician with completion of Centra training and skills validation specific to Emergency Department Technician is acceptable.
Completion of AHA BLS CPR.

Responsibilities

Assist with effective and efficient operations and maintain accurate communication with team members, providers, patients, and guests.
Assist nursing staff with gathering patient data.
Communicate patients’ responses to the plan of care and changes in condition to appropriate staff.
Respond promptly to requests for assistance from patients, families, and coworkers.
Assist with collecting data about physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patient care or support functions according to practice standards and policy.
Organize and prioritize daily work assignments to support patient and organizational needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational safety and efficiency.
Provide a safe environment and promote quality care.
Perform administrative and documentation support functions electronically or on paper.
Maintain supplies, equipment, and the environment as appropriate.
Demonstrate teamwork in delivering patient care and services.
Reinforce patient, family, or caregiver teaching plans using approved educational materials or written instructions as appropriate.
Assist patients with care as needed and within assigned scope and competencies.
Provide clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures within scope of practice, education, skills, certification, and competencies.
Recognize and respond to time-sensitive issues, including critical needs and alarms.
Collect or assist with collection of patient samples, including blood, urine, and sputum, after appropriate training and skills validation.
Apply splints as directed after education and training; splints must be checked by a provider before discharge.
Assist with care and monitoring of patients with mental and behavioral health needs, including maintaining the safety of patients, self, and others.
Assist with patient monitoring devices and tasks, including measuring height and weight, obtaining vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and electrocardiograms.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe space for patients, guests, and caregivers.
Assist patients and staff with procedures within scope of practice after education, training, and competency validation.
Respond to organizational emergency or disaster situations as needed.
Participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives and provide care consistent with Centra Health, regulatory, and legal expectations and standards.
Take responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policies and procedures, including orientation, onboarding, and precepting.
May initiate intravenous catheters with a saline lock if current certification is verified and maintained, subject to skills verification.
Perform other duties as assigned.