ER Technician Per Diem

Trinity Health•Ft. Lauderdale, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The ER Technician is responsible for delivery of patient care. The ER Tech provides patient care in the Emergency Center under the supervision of the RN or physician. This is a PER DIEM position on day shift with NO benefits. Demonstrates proper technique and lead placement for performing a quality ECG study. Verifies order is placed into computer. Acquires ECG assuring all patient demographics are entered and correct. Edits ECG s (ie correct patient s name, MR#, room #). Transmits from the ECG cart to the data management system. Identifies high priority rhythms and complexes and delivers ECG to ED MD for interpretation. Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient s needs. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development. Demonstrates the ability to identify high priority patients to the triage nurse, based on pre determined criteria. Monitors the waiting room and identifies patient in need for re-assessment by the triage nurse, based on pre determined criteria. Recognizes and responds to monitor alarms and/or changes in patient cardiac rhythm, and assures that RN or charge nurse is notified and aware.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED is required
Previous experience working as a Paramedic and/or EMT is required.
Experience with starting IVs is necessary
Computer experience
ACLS, BLS, PALS required

Nice To Haves

Certificate from Paramedic and/or EMT School is preferred.
Willingness to cross train as Unit Secretary
Paramedic and/or ER Tech License preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates proper technique and lead placement for performing a quality ECG study.
Verifies order is placed into computer.
Acquires ECG assuring all patient demographics are entered and correct.
Edits ECG s (ie correct patient s name, MR#, room #).
Transmits from the ECG cart to the data management system.
Identifies high priority rhythms and complexes and delivers ECG to ED MD for interpretation.
Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient s needs.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development.
Demonstrates the ability to identify high priority patients to the triage nurse, based on pre determined criteria.
Monitors the waiting room and identifies patient in need for re-assessment by the triage nurse, based on pre determined criteria.
Recognizes and responds to monitor alarms and/or changes in patient cardiac rhythm, and assures that RN or charge nurse is notified and aware.