Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Department, Part Time/ Day Shift

Island Health•Anacortes, WA

20h•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician provides direct patient care and clerical support in the Emergency Department, assisting with patient care under the direction of registered nurses and medical staff. This dual-role position combines duties of a Nursing Assistant (NA-C) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with the operational coordination responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). The role includes direct patient-care tasks, procedural assistance, point-of-care diagnostics, and clerical functions, supporting nurses and physicians in delivering quality care. The position is based onsite at Island Hospital in Anacortes, Washington, and is listed as 0.6 FTE on the day shift. The posting also advertises a $4,000 sign-on bonus for an experienced Emergency Department Technician.

Requirements

Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (NA-C) course of study or education at the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic level or higher.
Current NA-C or Washington State EMT certification, actively registered with the Washington State Department of Health.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize appropriately.
Ability to multitask and adapt when priorities change.
Ability to adapt to stressful, high-volume, and high-acuity situations while maintaining an even temperament and calm demeanor.
Knowledge necessary to provide developmentally appropriate care.
Ability to maintain positive interactions with peers, coworkers, hospital leaders, community agency partners, patients, and visitors.
Computer skills, including use of the electronic medical record and Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

One year of Emergency Department or ambulance experience is strongly preferred.
A comprehensive understanding of workflows within the Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

Transport patients to rooms or treatment rooms by wheelchair or stretcher, or escort them into the department.
Obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and pain level; place appropriate patients on cardiac monitors.
Answer call lights, determine patient needs, and assist with activities such as dressing, undressing, and toileting.
Assist licensed staff with procedures, including pelvic exams, chest tube placements, wound care, laceration repair, and closed reduction of limbs.
Change linens and tidy and clean patient rooms as needed.
Clean and stock equipment, supplies, and instruments, and maintain supply and inventory in stocking rooms.
Perform point-of-care testing and chart results according to protocol.
Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) in a timely manner.
Assist with splinting, crutch adjustment, and visual acuity testing.
Assist in caring for patients across the full spectrum of emergency conditions and perform post-mortem care respectfully and with dignity.
Maintain working knowledge of helipad processes and safe patient-handling procedures.
Assist with arranging inpatient and outpatient exams and services and coordinate with external partners for patient care as needed.
Obtain laboratory specimens within the employee's training and scope.
Assist with accurate registration of Emergency Department patients in coordination with Patient Registration.
Answer phone calls, take or direct messages, relay urgent messages, return calls as necessary, and answer physician pages when indicated.
Facilitate communication among physicians, nurses, patients, and staff; respond to patient and family requests; and use assigned communication devices.
Enter written physician orders into the electronic medical record when needed to expedite care, obtain test results, place them on patient charts as needed, and document appropriately in the EMR.
Assemble patient charts, obtain previous charts and medical records, and check records for completeness.
Copy charts as directed for transfers, verify discharge sheets against admission sheets and confirm return of valuables, and distribute charts of discharged patients appropriately.
Transport specimens to the laboratory, direct patients and visitors, and pick up STAT items from Materials Management.