Emergency Department Technician (36 Hours, Evenings/nights, 7p-7a)
About The Position
The Emergency Department Technician performs patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and assists nursing staff. The role helps maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, assists with activities of daily living, collects specimens including through phlebotomy, and documents patient information in forms and the EMR. The technician follows infection-control procedures and patient-safety goals, communicates respectfully with patients, families, visitors, coworkers, and other departments, and performs other duties as assigned. The position is scheduled for 36 hours, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Compensation is listed as $18.38–$27.30.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- EMT-P Paramedic qualification.
- CPR certification.
- ACLS certification.
- OEMS Certification of Paramedic.
- 1–2 years of experience or GSMC clinical experience.
- 1 year of clerical experience, preferably in the medical field.
- Computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and assist nursing staff.
- Maintain a safe and comfortable patient environment, including helping patients in and out of bed, orienting them to call lights and side rails, answering call lights promptly, staying with restless patients, providing cough pillows and instruction, and assisting with collection of medical data, vital signs, and cardiac monitoring.
- Assist the Registered Nurse with components of patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including preparing the unit, transferring patients to beds, assembling belongings, and accompanying patients as directed.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including partial bed baths, showers and sit baths as appropriate, filling water pitchers, serving nourishments, and recording intake and output.
- Collect specimens, including performing phlebotomy.
- Document vital signs, intake and output, and IV insertions on appropriate forms and in the EMR.
- Dispose of trash and linen on an ongoing basis.
- Follow infectious disease policies and procedures, including precautions, protective measures, and proper separation and disposal of infectious materials.
- Comply with the medical center's Patient Safety goals.
- Treat patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees with dignity and maintain a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external customers while respecting differences in culture, values, beliefs, and age, and use interpreters when needed.
- Respond to questions appropriately and refer questions to authorized staff when necessary.
- Maintain positive communication with other departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.
- Contract increases.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 403(b) savings matches.
- Earned time cash out.
- Paid time off.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
