ER Tech I - LMH ED

Yale New Haven Health•New London, CT

About The Position

The ER Tech I assists with care of patients of all ages in the Emergency Department in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The role works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, ensures treatment rooms are adequately stocked and equipment is in working order, and performs other tasks as directed by the Charge RN. Employees are expected to support the organization’s vision and mission and demonstrate integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet one of the following experience or education pathways: EMT-B certification with two years of experience (one year of ED Tech experience preferred); one year of clinical coursework completed and current enrollment in an accredited nursing school; two years of recent Government Corpsmen experience; or one year of ED Tech experience.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of ED Tech experience is preferred for candidates with EMT-B certification and two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in trauma response team functions, including setting up pleurovacs and IVs, placing patients on ECG/NIBP/SA-O2 monitors, and delivering used trauma sets with forms to the sterilization room and picking up new sets when available.
Perform and document vital signs and neurological checks on patient charts.
Document care provided for every patient in Fast Track and document all patient interactions in the Main ED.
Assist emergency physicians by obtaining materials for suturing and dressings, and perform basic splinting on fingers, shoulders, or ankles.
Stock unit supplies and report defective equipment each shift.
Transport patients when necessary to medical/surgical, obstetric, or telemetry units.
Perform routine suture removal under the guidance of an RN, PA, or MD.
Give crutch-walking instructions.
Respond to patient call bells and requests for aid.
Perform Precision G glucose checks after meeting hospital competency requirements.
Perform CPR/chest compressions.
Perform phlebotomy when directed and after meeting hospital competency requirements.
Perform EKGs as requested after meeting hospital competency requirements.
Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.