Emergency Department Technician, Emergency Department, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greer, SC

About The Position

Performs a variety of functions in support of and care for patients requiring urgent or emergency care in an emergency medical setting. Works within scope of practice and under close or general supervision of licensed personnel. Provides direct patient care as directed by providers and licensed staff, following established policies, procedures, and protocols for the assigned facility or unit. May perform monitor technician or unit secretary duties depending on the facility or unit.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, surgical technician, phlebotomy, military medical corpsman, or nursing fundamentals course; one year of related experience may be accepted in lieu of the required education.
No prior experience is required.
For facilities or units requiring monitor technician responsibilities, attend formal arrhythmia training after hire and pass the Prisma Health Arrhythmia exam with a minimum passing score within two attempts and within 30 days of hire; maintain arrhythmia competencies annually.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow applicable department and hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, surgical technician, phlebotomist, medical corpsman, or nursing student.
Licensure, certification, or registration in the field of training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within scope of practice as directed by providers and licensed staff.
Perform delegated care such as sterile and non-sterile soaks, simple dressings, perineal care, basic ostomy care, nasal cannula care, phlebotomy, EKGs, and incentive spirometry.
Insert and remove straight catheters, and remove Foley catheters, after appropriate training and clinical competency validation.
Collect patient data, including vital signs, oxygen saturation, temperature, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure; collect basic and sterile specimens; and document fluid intake and output.
Perform point-of-care testing as trained and delegated by an RN, and report lab values to the RN.
Assist with patient positioning, orthopedic splints, casts and dressings, activities of daily living, ambulation, fall prevention interventions, and delegated patient restraints.
Transport patients from the helipad or ambulance bay to diagnostic studies and floor assignments.
Provide and document comfort measures and non-pharmacological pain management.
Document patient data, observations, clinical information, and procedures in the medical record and electronic medical record; inform the RN of care performed, observations, and changes in patient status.
Assist with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Maintain, return, and decontaminate medical equipment, instruments, and supplies using approved cleaners; clean and stock carts and rooms and change linens as required.
Keep the supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and patient-care-related problems.
Follow department, unit, and hospital policies and standards, including quality, safety, environmental, and infection-control requirements; protect patient rights and confidentiality.
Help ensure smooth emergency department operations and participate in process improvement initiatives.
Serve as a role model and help educate and mentor other care-team members.
Use supplies safely and efficiently; attend department and organization meetings; and complete annual and as-needed compliance training.
Maintain a clean, safe, therapeutic, and caring environment for patients, families, and staff.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Perform monitor technician or unit secretary duties when assigned, and perform other duties as assigned.