Emergency Department (ED) Technician - Emergency Department

Wellstar Health System•Austell, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department (ED) Tech Level I is a multi-skilled caregiver who functions under the direction of the professional Registered Nurse. Provides safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing various patient care functions and technical procedures. This position is Full-Time/Night Shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited program
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
Proficiency with desktop computer
Demonstrate willingness to be a team-player and a self-starter
Proficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processes

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of all specialty instruments and trays, including trauma resuscitation equipment and set-up, ENT trays, special procedure trays.
Ability to operate and observe cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias (site specific Kennestone ED), as well as operate pulse oximetry monitors.

Responsibilities

Obtain and document vital signs; inform nurse if vital signs are abnormal.
Perform 12-lead EKG and hand to ED physician.
Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform nurse if result is abnormal.
Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by nurse or physician.
Instruct patient regarding safe crutch ambulation techniques with return demonstration by patient.
Oral suctioning.
Superficial wound care.
Urethral catheterization.
Sterile tray preparation.
Dressing application.
Phlebotomy
Tracks, delivers, maintains, and retrieves telesitter carts.
Troubleshoots any cart connectivity issues and places an IT ticket if necessary.
Performs safe room guideline checks upon initiation and upon every hand-off thereafter.
Performs environmental rounds to ensure safe room guidelines are being maintained.
Responds to remote telesitter escalation for face-to-face intervention.
Notifies Nurse and/or charge Nurse when face to face redirection is required.
Transport patients via stretcher or wheelchair, ensuring patient safety.
Transport unit supplies.
Transport equipment.
Transport patient medications.
Monitor patients in restraint/seclusion as per policy.
Document monitoring as per policy.
Notify nurse of abnormal findings or observation.
Recognize cardiac rhythms and communicate findings to registered professional as appropriate.
Provides accurate patient information for each monitor in use.
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining monitors and pumps in monitor room.
Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked.

Benefits

Support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.
Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture.
Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.
Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.
Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.
We serve with compassion
We pursue excellence
We honor every voice
Culture of Excellence
System-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.
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