Emergency Department Technician,FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

19h

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 the scope of practice and under close or general supervision of licensed personnel. Provides patient care as directed by providers and licensed staff and as delegated by the RN, following established policies, procedures, and protocols. The position may also perform monitor technician or unit secretary duties depending on the assigned facility or unit.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, surgical technician, phlebotomy, military medical corpsman, or nursing fundamentals course.
No prior experience required.
For units requiring monitor technician responsibilities, attend formal arrhythmia training after hire and pass the Prisma Health Arrhythmia exam within two attempts and within 30 days of hire; maintain arrhythmia competencies annually.
In lieu of school verification of required training, a high school diploma or GED plus current or former certification or licensure may be accepted as proof of completed training at hire.
In lieu of clinical coursework, a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience may be accepted.

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.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within scope of practice as directed by providers and licensed staff.
Perform delegated patient-care tasks, including basic hygiene and ostomy care, simple dressings, nasal cannula use, phlebotomy, EKGs, incentive spirometry, and catheter insertion or removal when appropriately trained and competency-validated.
Collect and document patient data, including vital signs, oxygen saturation, temperature, cardiac monitoring, non-invasive blood pressure, specimens, and fluid intake and output.
Perform point-of-care testing as trained and delegated by an RN, and report laboratory values to the RN.
Assist with patient positioning, orthopedic splints, casts, dressings, activities of daily living, ambulation, fall prevention, and restraints as delegated.
Transport patients from the helipad or ambulance bay and to diagnostic studies or floor assignments.
Provide and document comfort measures and non-pharmacological pain management.
Document observations, clinical data, and procedures in the medical record or EMR; inform the RN of activities, observations, and changes in patient status.
Assist with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Maintain, clean, decontaminate, and return medical equipment; clean and stock carts and rooms and change linens as needed.
Keep the supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and patient-care-related problems.
Follow department and hospital policies, procedures, objectives, and quality, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards; 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 required 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 required by the assigned facility or unit.
Perform other duties as assigned.