EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TECHNICIAN

TriHealth•Wilmington, OH

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician provides assistance and performs basic specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of the charge nurse or a designated RN. The role also includes non-direct patient care activities that support safe, efficient Emergency Department operations and timely diagnostics. Work includes performing EKGs and transcribing verbal orders, collecting blood specimens within documented competency, transporting patients, maintaining supplies and equipment, and completing environmental tasks. The technician works onsite in the Emergency Department at Clinton Regional Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio, on a mid shift from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The technician maintains required task competencies and follows safety, emergency, and infection-control policies. The role requires timely communication and documentation, respectful collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team members, and appropriate use of the chain of command. Participation in the technician preceptor program or a TriHealth or unit-based committee may demonstrate leadership ability.

Requirements

High school diploma or degree.
Ability to follow safety policies, infection-control protocols, and chain-of-command procedures.
Strong communication skills and reliability in completing assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in patient care, emergency services, or EKG performance.
Familiarity with EMR systems or Tracemaster.

Responsibilities

Perform and document basic patient-care procedures under the direct supervision of an RN, maintaining competency in trained tasks.
Transcribe verbal EKG orders, perform EKGs, complete the orders, and submit tracings to Tracemaster and the EMR.
Collect blood specimens within the parameters of documented competency.
Transport patients safely by stretcher or wheelchair.
Maintain a safe environment by identifying and reporting actual or potential hazards, following infection-control policies, and completing safety-event reports when necessary.
Perform supply, equipment, and environmental tasks, including reporting availability problems, completing temperature checks and quality controls, maintaining the EKG cart, and addressing Tracemaster concerns with I.S.
Maintain an appropriate number of filled oxygen tanks; prepare equipment and instruments for central-supply cleaning; stock nurse servers, cabinet drawers, and carts; and clean unit equipment, including stretchers.
Seek clarification when needed, report assignment or task problems promptly, communicate patient-related information, and document observations and tasks performed.
Collaborate respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, and all members of the healthcare team, using the chain of command appropriately.
Participate in the technician preceptor program and/or a TriHealth or unit-based committee, meet unit and TriHealth requirements such as annual competencies, and attend the required number of staff meetings.