Tech-Emergency Department - Nights
About The Position
The ED Technician assists with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for assisting with orthopedic procedures as delegated by Orthopedic/Emergency Department physicians, RN Team Lead and other health team members. Also performs vital sign assessment and documentation, triage assessment and documentation under the direct supervisor of a RN, completion of 12 EKGs, application of orthopedic devices to include traction and OCL splints, patient education with regards to the application of orthopedic devices, crutch walking, etc., assistance with wound care, ENT, orthopedic procedures, eye/ear irrigations, suture/staple removal, foley leg bag application, c-spine immobilization and bladder scanning. The ED tech will provide assistance in the evolution and maintenance of supplies pertaining to the Emergency Department, and will assist with orientation, training and quality assurance activities for the Emergency Department. This individual has the ability to communicate data reflective of the patient's status, delegated tasks and/ or functions. The technician must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and appropriately interprets information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate data reflective of the patient's status, delegated tasks and/ or functions.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and appropriately interprets information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Assisting with orthopedic procedures as delegated by Orthopedic/Emergency Department physicians, RN Team Lead and other health team members.
- Performing vital sign assessment and documentation.
- Performing triage assessment and documentation under the direct supervisor of a RN.
- Completion of 12 EKGs.
- Application of orthopedic devices to include traction and OCL splints.
- Patient education with regards to the application of orthopedic devices, crutch walking, etc.
- Assistance with wound care, ENT, orthopedic procedures, eye/ear irrigations, suture/staple removal, foley leg bag application, c-spine immobilization and bladder scanning.
- Assistance in the evolution and maintenance of supplies pertaining to the Emergency Department.
- Assisting with orientation, training and quality assurance activities for the Emergency Department.
- Communicating data reflective of the patient's status, delegated tasks and/ or functions.
- Demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and appropriately interpreting information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
