Emergency Department Technician

Thedacare•Town of Springwater, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician performs a variety of functions in support of patient care under close or general supervision by licensed team members, including registered nurses, advanced practice clinicians, or physicians. The role provides technical support to optimize patient care, reports patient conditions to licensed team members, completes documentation related to procedures and care, reinforces patient education under direction, assists with patient transport, and helps maintain a safe environment by cleaning equipment, stocking supplies, and turning over rooms. The position requires compliance with department-specific competencies. The role is based at ThedaCare Medical Center – Wild Rose in Wild Rose, Wisconsin. It is scheduled for 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE) on day shifts.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
One year of applicable healthcare experience.
State of Wisconsin EMT-B, State of Wisconsin CNA certification, or current nursing student.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive direction and assignments from licensed team members and provide technical support to optimize patient care.
Report patient condition to appropriate licensed team members to support safe, quality patient care.
Complete documentation based on procedures and care provided to maintain an accurate and complete medical record.
Reinforce patient education under the direction of licensed team members.
Assist with patient transport to other departments as appropriate.
Maintain a safe environment by cleaning equipment, stocking supplies, and turning over rooms as required.
Comply with department-specific competencies.