Emergency Services Tech Specialist

Children's National Hospital

1d • $22 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Services Tech Specialist collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare delivery team to provide specified care to patients with a wide range of injuries and illnesses. The specialist anticipates patient care needs and facilitates diagnostic and treatment measures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician. The role models technical and behavioral standards for other technicians and develops competency in all aspects of the position within three months.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of direct patient care experience in an emergency setting.
• Completion of an emergency, medical, or nursing technician training program.
• Comply with Hospital and departmental policies and procedures related to patient care, competency validation, and environmental safety.

Responsibilities

• Identify, obtain, and accurately document patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and weight in kilograms.
• Recognize, document, and report to the assigned RN or physician changes in vital signs, appearance, breathing, behavior, consciousness, or limb neurovascular status.
• Set up, attach, and document monitoring equipment and correct alarm limits.
• Assemble and set up oxygen, cool mist, and resuscitation equipment; place patients on appropriate delivery systems and document their use.
• Apply, maintain, discontinue, and document patient restraints according to Hospital policy.
• Perform and document point-of-care testing independently using the correct procedure.
• Perform and document phlebotomy and IV starts, including on difficult patients, using correct skin preparation.
• Set up and attach IV fluids and pumps using aseptic technique and document the procedure.
• Perform and document basic and complex wound care, including cleansing, bandaging, and burn care or debridement.
• Assist with full spinal immobilization, including use of a backboard and stiff-neck collar.
• Perform orthopedic procedures independently, including applying plaster and non-plaster splints, slings, immobilizers, and ice.
• Assemble and fit crutches and independently teach patients how to walk with them.
• Assist with stable and unstable helicopter arrivals as assigned by the charge nurse.
• Assist the triage nurse by calling patients, explaining the triage procedure, collecting and documenting relevant information and vital signs, and providing basic first aid; alert an RN if a patient appears ill. Does not perform independent triage.
• Maintain a clean and orderly care environment and prepare examination rooms promptly when they become empty.
• Call patients to the treatment area at the charge nurse’s direction, apply identification bands, obtain weights, escort patients to rooms, and assist them into appropriate gowns.
• Provide or assist families with basic care needs, including linen or diaper changes, skin cleansing, positioning, hydration, comfort measures, and play activities.
• Maintain patient safety, including ensuring side rails are raised, identification bands are in place, and call systems are available.
• Assemble equipment and supplies for anticipated examinations and procedures and assist care team members with examinations and procedures; medication preparation and administration are excluded.
• Transport patients within the unit and to other Hospital departments as assigned by an RN, using appropriate vehicles and confirming the patient’s identification band is in place.
• Accurately document vital signs, weights, procedures, teaching, and observations on appropriate treatment records and forms.
• Prioritize routine tasks and special requests with guidance from the assigned RN to complete work in a timely manner.
• Communicate tactfully and diplomatically with patients, families, visitors, care team members, and Hospital personnel.
• Use problem-solving skills and seek assistance from other care team members when faced with unfamiliar situations or problems.
• Obtain equipment, supplies, and services from other departments using appropriate methods and professional communication.
• Address patients and families in a kind, supportive, and friendly manner; respond helpfully to questions and requests and communicate at an appropriate level of understanding.
• Orient patients and families to the care area and Hospital, including its layout and rules.
• Comfort anxious patients during procedures by remaining with them and using appropriate distractions.
• Communicate with and monitor assigned patients throughout their visit, and report family or patient concerns and complaints to the charge nurse or attending physician.
• Promote safety by speaking up about unsafe behavior or performance, validating information, pausing to resolve uncertainty, communicating clearly and promptly, and carefully self-checking performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• 401(k) plan.
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Fitness resources.
• Employee assistance.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED