Emergency/Trauma Tech

Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician works under the general direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. The role provides nursing-related and personal services to patients, performs duties within established procedures and standards of care, and helps facilitate patient flow into and out of the Emergency Department as directed by nurses and physicians. The position requires regular scheduling and orientation across both campuses.

Requirements

Current Washington State CNA license and MA-P certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.
Basic computer skills, including Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication, and password management.
Regular scheduling and orientation across both campuses.

Nice To Haves

Recent work experience in Emergency Medicine, acute care, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Transport stable patients as directed by nursing staff and assist registered nurses with transporting critical or unstable patients.
Maintain competency and fulfill the Bedside Assistant role when needed.
Round on patients hourly or sooner, document in the EMR, check and assist with patient needs, ensure call lights are within reach, collaborate with the RN, and communicate patient observations.
Take routine vital signs, including weight, and assist with monitor lead placement, pulse oximetry, and oxygen cannula or mask application under RN direction.
Use a bladder scanner to assess urine volume and communicate results to the RN.
Assist with collecting blood, stool, and urine specimens.
Complete EKGs, deliver them to the provider for review, and document in the EMR.
Perform point-of-care testing, including stool Guaiac, urine dipstick, and glucose fingerstick testing, and complete required quality-control checks.
Assist with setup for selected procedures, including simple pelvic examinations, suturing, blood draws, and lumbar puncture testing.
When assigned as Triage Tech, bring patients to their assigned rooms, assist with undressing, obtain vital signs and weight, obtain an ECG when indicated, and notify the primary RN.
Restock supplies and prepare patient rooms before and after discharge, including disinfecting carts and equipment and replacing linen.
Perform wound care and apply dressings using clean technique under RN discretion and supervision.
Assist patients with crutch fitting, splinting, gait training, and activities of daily living, including dressing, undressing, and toileting.
Stay with confused patients and children when directed by the RN.
Assist with patient restraints according to hospital policy, perform 15-minute checks, and document them in the EMR.
Cover Unit Secretary duties and related tasks as directed.
Follow Standard Precautions and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Maintain annual training requirements and attend the crisis intervention and de-escalation course.
Apply proper body mechanics when assisting patients with transfers, lifting, and ambulation.
Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with standards of behavior and the Code of Conduct.