Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech), PRN

Community Hospital•Grand Junction, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) plays a crucial role in patient care within the Emergency Room. This position involves a range of responsibilities from direct patient care to supporting nursing staff and maintaining the functionality of the department. The ED Tech will conduct intravenous access and lab draws, perform wound care, provide first aid, monitor patient airways and vital signs, and conduct EKG testing. They are responsible for transporting patients, documenting vital signs, and communicating critical information to the charge nurse. Additionally, the ED Tech assists with maintaining supplies, managing trash and linens, preparing patients for examination, initiating isolation precautions, and providing clerical support. They also support nursing staff in the waiting room by assessing vital signs and addressing patient needs, relaying information to the Triage Nurse. This role requires proficiency in the ESI triage system and adherence to triage policy guidelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
One (1) Year of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) experience required.
Certified EMT Basic required.
Intermediate or Paramedic IV certification required.
Registered with the Colorado Registry or National EMT Registry required.
Current Basic Life Support required within ten (10) days of hire

Responsibilities

Conduct intravenous access and lab draws, including US guided IV insertion or EJ IV insertion.
Perform wound care, irrigation, and apply dressings.
Provide first aid as required, including splinting, c-spine, and spinal restriction.
Monitor the patient’s airway and vital signs, as necessary.
Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG) testing, as necessary.
Independently transports stable patients to admitting units, laboratories, radiology, etc.; Aids in transporting unstable patients as needed.
Monitor and document vital signs including oxygen (O2) statistics, pain level, and temperature and communicate such with nurses, and/or physician.
Proficient in triage using the ESI triage system.
Communicates with the charge nurse regarding any trauma or critical patients.
Adheres to triage policy guidelines.
Maintain proper equipment functionality and ensure availability of necessary supplies.
Manage ongoing removal of trash and linens.
Assist with linen stocking and placing blankets in warmer.
Support nurses in preparing patients by assisting with gowning, applying monitors if necessary, ensuring bed rails are raised, and ensuring call lights are accessible.
Initiates isolation precautions as appropriate for the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
Provide basic clerical support when needed, and act as a runner for lab work.
Support nursing staff during rounds in the waiting room, conducting vital sign assessments and addressing inquiries about safety, comfort, pain management, and other patient needs.
Relay gathered information to the Triage Nurse.