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

Island Health Careers • Anacortes, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) provides direct patient care and clerical support in the Emergency Department under the direction of registered nurses and medical staff. This dual-role position combines the functions of a Nursing Assistant (NA-C) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with the operational coordination responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). The ED Tech performs patient-care tasks, assists with procedures, conducts point-of-care diagnostics, and handles clerical functions to support quality patient care and the nursing philosophy, goals, and objectives at Island Hospital.

The position is based onsite in Anacortes, Washington, and is listed as part-time at 0.6 FTE on the day shift. The posting also mentions a $4,000 sign-on bonus for an experienced ED Technician, an hourly salary range of $22.42–$33.30, and shift differentials for nights, evenings, and weekends.

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 certification 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, perform multiple tasks, 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 an electronic medical record and MS Office products.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Emergency Department or ambulance experience is strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of Emergency Department workflows.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to rooms or treatment areas 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 and answer call lights to determine patient needs.
• Assist patients with tasks 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 inventory in stocking rooms.
• Perform point-of-care testing and chart results according to protocol.
• Perform ECGs in a timely manner and assist with splinting, crutch adjustment, and visual acuity testing.
• Assist with care for patients across the spectrum of emergency conditions and provide 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 of practice.
• Assist with accurate Emergency Department patient registration 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 communicate openly and promptly with patients, significant others, and team members.
• Use assigned communication devices and handle calls in a friendly, courteous manner while identifying the hospital, name, and position or title.
• Enter written physician orders into the electronic medical record when necessary 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, including consents, test results, transfer agreements, and signatures.
• Copy charts as directed for patient transfers; verify discharge sheets against admission sheets and confirm the return of valuables; distribute charts of discharged patients appropriately.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory, direct patients and visitors, and pick up STAT items from Materials Management.
• Provide patient care within the limits of training and scope of practice at Island Health.

Benefits

• $4,000 sign-on bonus for an experienced Emergency Department Technician.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and extended illness benefits.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Vested retirement contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
• Employee recognition events and a supportive, community-focused team.
• Night differential of $2.75, evening differential of $2.25, and weekend differential of $1.50.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed