Emergency Department Technician

The University of Kansas Health System • Great Bend, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the department’s management and RN, the ED Tech 1 assists the nurse in providing quality patient care to patients.

Requirements

• Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (Health Occupations Credentialing)
• Successful completion of a nurse assistant training program.
• Current nursing assistant certification in the State of Kansas
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment

Nice To Haves

• Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations. Specific information and the timeframe in which such certification must be attained will be provided by the department director/manager/supervisor at time of hire/transfer into department.

Responsibilities

• Collects initial and on-going data as delegated in regards to the health status of the patient based on chart documentation.
• Follows an individualized plan of care that promotes positive immediate and long-term outcomes for the patient/family and reflects the plan of the entire health care team.
• Carries out interventions safely and in compliance with policy to facilitate achievement of expected outcomes as delegated.
• Accurately documents patient response to intervention /therapy based upon expected outcomes.
• Carries out delegated patient care activities and communicates with other members of the healthcare team as evidenced by positive patient outcomes.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed