Emergency Department (ED) Technician - Emergency Department

2510 Cobb Hospital, Inc.•Mableton, GA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. The Emergency Department at Cobb Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an Emergency Department Technician. This position is Full-Time/Day Shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited program
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor certification
Effective communication skills (verbal and written) required.
Proficiency with desktop computer required.
Demonstrate willingness to be a team-player and a self-starter required.
Proficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processes required.

Nice To Haves

Functions under the direction of the professional Registered Nurse.
Provides safe, age-appropriate care to the patient.
Performs phlebotomy.
Understands and practices aseptic technique when required.
Operates and observes cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias.
Operates pulse oximetry monitors.
Knowledge of all specialty instruments and trays, including trauma resuscitation equipment and set-up, ENT trays, special procedure trays.
Transports patients, unit supplies, equipment, and patient medications.
Monitors patients in restraint/seclusion and documents observations.
Performs other duties deemed necessary to ensure delivery of patient care.

Responsibilities

Obtain and document vital signs; inform nurse if vital signs are abnormal.
Perform 12-lead EKG and hand to ED physician.
Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform nurse if result is abnormal.
Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by nurse or physician.
Instruct patient regarding safe crutch ambulation techniques with return demonstration by patient.
Oral suctioning.
Superficial wound care.
Perform procedures using aseptic technique: Urethral catheterization, sterile tray preparation, dressing application, Phlebotomy.
Tracks, delivers, maintains, and retrieves telesitter carts.
Troubleshoots any cart connectivity issues and places an IT ticket if necessary.
Performs safe room guideline checks upon initiation and upon every hand-off thereafter.
Performs environmental rounds to ensure safe room guidelines are being maintained.
Responds to remote telesitter escalation for face-to-face intervention.
Notifies Nurse and/or charge Nurse when face to face redirection is required.
Transport patients via stretcher or wheelchair, ensuring patient safety.
Transport unit supplies, equipment, and patient medications.
Monitor patients in restraint / seclusion as per policy and document observations.
Notify nurse of abnormal findings or observations.
Recognize cardiac rhythms and communicate findings to registered professional as appropriate.
Provides accurate patient information for each monitor in use.
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining monitors and pumps in monitor room.
Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked.