EMERGENCY DEPT TECHNICIAN 7a-7:30p, PRN registry

Trinity Health

5d•$17 - $26

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician performs a variety of direct patient care procedures assisting the professional staff, physicians, and/or department leadership to provide mission-driven patient centered care focused on meeting the needs of our patients. GENERAL PATIENT CARE - Meets the comfort and hygiene needs of the . patient by providing care services such as bathing, oral hygiene procedures, hair care, bed pan/urinal use, skin care and garment, linen and bedding changes, Distributes meals and beverages, takes vital signs, collects lab specimens. TECHNICAL CARE - Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures, sets up and primes IV tubing, 12-lead ECG, simple tracheostomy suctioning and care, changes dressings, obtains blood specimens utilizing appropriate skin puncture and venipuncture techniques, performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obtains wound · and throat cultures. EQUIPMENT - Assists physician and professional staff in equipment supply and set up. TRANSPORT - Assists with ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with transfer/transport procedures. COMMUNICATION - Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, employee and department information to ensure patient rights. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes. Other department specific duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Completion of an Illinois Department of Health program (CNA, EMT-B, EMT-P)with verification, or the ability to prove an equal or higher level of education in a nursing focused program.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Licensed EMT Paramedic State of Illinois
Licensed EMT-Basic and/or Paramedic State of Illinois

Responsibilities

Meets the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient by providing care services such as bathing, oral hygiene procedures, hair care, bed pan/urinal use, skin care and garment, linen and bedding changes
Distributes meals and beverages
Takes vital signs
Collects lab specimens
Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures
Sets up and primes IV tubing
Performs 12-lead ECG
Performs simple tracheostomy suctioning and care
Changes dressings
Obtains blood specimens utilizing appropriate skin puncture and venipuncture techniques
Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Obtains wound and throat cultures
Assists physician and professional staff in equipment supply and set up
Assists with ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with transfer/transport procedures
Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements
Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, employee and department information to ensure patient rights
Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes
Other department specific duties as assigned

Benefits

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.
By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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