Peds ED Tech Full time nights

Wellstar Health System

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department (ED) Tech Level I is a multi-skilled caregiver who functions under the direction of the professional Registered Nurse. This role provides safe, age-appropriate care to patients by performing various patient care functions and technical procedures. The individual must understand and practice aseptic technique when required and be able to operate and observe cardiac monitors (site specific Kennestone ED) and pulse oximetry monitors. The position requires knowledge of all specialty instruments and trays, including trauma resuscitation equipment and set-up, ENT trays, and special procedure trays. Responsibilities also include transporting patients, unit supplies, equipment, and patient medications, assuring patient care areas are appropriately stocked, monitoring patients in restraint/seclusion and documenting observations, and performing other duties deemed necessary to ensure delivery of patient care. Wellstar's mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person they serve, with a vision to deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time, guided by values of compassion, excellence, and honoring every voice. Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems, nationally ranked and locally recognized for high-quality care and an inclusive culture, and has been featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list.

Requirements

High School Diploma General or GED General
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor (required upon hire)
Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
Proficiency with desktop computer
Demonstrate willingness to be a team-player and a self-starter
Proficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processes

Responsibilities

Obtain and document vital signs; inform nurse if vital signs are abnormal
Perform 12-lead EKG and hand to ED physician
Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform nurse if result is abnormal
Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by nurse or physician
Instruct patient regarding safe crutch ambulation techniques with return demonstration by patient
Perform oral suctioning
Perform superficial wound care
Perform urethral catheterization using aseptic technique
Perform sterile tray preparation using aseptic technique
Perform dressing application using aseptic technique
Perform phlebotomy using aseptic technique
Track, deliver, maintain, and retrieve telesitter carts
Troubleshoot any cart connectivity issues and place an IT ticket if necessary
Perform safe room guideline checks upon initiation and upon every hand-off thereafter
Perform environmental rounds to ensure safe room guidelines are being maintained
Respond to remote telesitter escalation for face-to-face intervention
Notify Nurse and/or charge Nurse when face to face redirection is required
Transport patients via stretcher or wheelchair, ensuring patient safety, using good body mechanics as appropriate
Transport unit supplies
Transport equipment
Transport patient medications
Monitor patients in restraint / seclusion as per policy
Document monitoring of patients in restraint / seclusion as per policy
Notify nurse of abnormal findings or observation regarding patients in restraint / seclusion
Observe cardiac monitors to ensure the recognition of arrhythmias (Site specific Kennestone ED)
Recognize cardiac rhythms and communicate findings to registered professional as appropriate
Provide accurate patient information for each monitor in use
Clean and maintain monitors and pumps in monitor room
Assure patient care area is appropriately stocked
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct