Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Dept - Night

WellSpan Health•Chambersburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician is under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Manager, or at the direction of a physician. Performs clerical, computer, phlebotomy, EKG, and other patient care duties in the Emergency Department. This is a full-time position (72 hours biweekly) with 12-hour night shifts, working every fourth weekend. The unit is a 30-bed Emergency Care Unit, a fast-paced, high acuity unit with 155 visits per day, totaling over 55,000 annual visits. ACLS, PALS, and EKG are provided. An orientation program facilitated by a Clinical Educator, focused on Emergency Nursing especially for the novice nurse, is available.

Requirements

Formal Education and Training: At least one of the following four or the equivalent in relative experience is required: (1) graduate of an accredited medical assistant program; or (2) graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program with 6 months of experience; or (3) 2 years of acute hospital CNA experience; or (4) nursing student clinical experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology is required.
CPR certification required.
Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of EKG class with minimum score of 80% required within 6 months of hire.
Proficiency in Phlebotomy preferred
Proficiency in EKG preferred
Experience in reading cardiac rhythms preferred
Basic computer literacy and typing skill preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist physician in patient examinations and specific ED procedures.
Performs weekly checks of eyewash station as assigned.
Assists in order entry and clerical duties as needed.
Completely and accurately documents all patient interventions and interactions on PCR.
Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Readily adapts to changes in workload and responds efficiently.
Answers and responds to patient call lights promptly.
Accurately performs phlebotomy duties on all age/population groups and processes specimens to assure proper handling, labeling, and EDM documentation.
Performs treatments, procedures, collects and records patient data under the direction of the RN with attention to detail, accuracy, and patient comfort and safety. Keeps RN informed of findings.
Interprets patients EKG rhythm.
Communicates in a timely manner any aberrancies or arrhythmias to the primary RN and/or Resource Nurse, recognizing the significance of the interpretation and need for appropriate intervention.
Ensures alarms are on and properly set at all times.
Responds appropriately to emergent rhythms.
Completes rhythm competencies as required and by due date.
Receives, places and transfers telephone calls using appropriate telephone etiquette while promoting positive customer service.
Advises appropriate personnel of situations requiring attention or follow-up.
Readily adapts to changes in workload. Prioritizes work.
Maintains patient assignment boards, trackers, and Responder 5 applications.
Transports medications within the hospital as requested and needed according to Hospital policy.
Accurately applies orthopedic splints and dressings with associated patient/family teaching as directed.
Discontinues IV site at direction of Nursing Staff and accurately documents in EDM.
Assists with post mortem care.
Assists nursing staff in preparing for emergency transfer to cath lab or OR.
Able to verbalize and demonstrate eye irrigation as assigned.
Properly performs glucometer testing.
Independently restocks inventory of all work areas each shift as needed.
Able to verbalize and demonstrate correct procedure for cleaning of specialty ED equipment.
Accurately completes and transmits 12 lead EKG’s.
Demonstrates proper application of restraints in the ED setting.
Completes mandatory education and inservices by due date.