Emergency Department Technician (ED) - Per Diem

Springfield Hospital, Inc•Springfield, VT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) will work collaboratively with nursing staff in a complementary and assistive role. They will perform a variety of delegated tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Medic, assisting in patient care according to Emergency Department policies and procedures. The ED Tech is responsible for maintaining and increasing their knowledge base in Emergency Patient Care, demonstrating the ability to assist in patient care delivery, and performing tasks relevant to patient care as directed by the RN/Medic. They must demonstrate knowledge and skills for age-specific populations and function as part of a team to provide primary support to Emergency Department patients. The role also involves understanding and supporting Springfield Hospital policies related to pre-hospital/EMS/Fire and Rescue, assisting the ED Receptionist with patient registration, and functioning calmly and professionally during crises. The ED Tech will allow full scope of practice within their licensure and certifications (LPN, LNA, AEMT, EMT) and perform both direct patient care (floor) and indirect patient care (desk) activities.

Requirements

Current Vermont EMT-B or higher license or current Vermont Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) License
High School diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years’ experience as EMT-B or LNA

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with a complementary and assistive role to the nursing staff.
Perform a variety of delegated tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Medic.
Assist the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the training, competence, skill, and the Emergency Department policies and procedures.
Be responsible for maintaining and increasing their knowledge base in Emergency Patient Care.
Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to assist in the delivery of patient care.
Perform identified tasks relevant to patient care that are reflected in established protocols and competencies approved by Springfield Hospital, under the direction of the RN/Medic.
Maintain or increase their knowledge base in the Emergency Department.
Demonstrate the minimum knowledge, skills, and responsibilities for age-specific populations.
Function as part of the team to provide primary support to the Emergency Department patients.
Understand and support the policies of Springfield Hospital as they pertain to the role of pre-hospital/EMS/Fire and Rescue.
Support the role of the ED Receptionist and assist in the registration of the Emergency Department patients.
Function in a calm and professional manner when faced with times of crisis within the department.
Allow full scope of practice that is provided within licensure and certifications: LPN, LNA, AEMT, EMT.
Perform direct patient care (floor) as well as indirect patient care (desk) activities.