Tech-Emergency Department - Various Shifts
About The Position
The ED Technician assists with delegated direct and indirect patient-care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. The technician assists with orthopedic procedures as delegated by orthopedic or emergency department physicians, the RN Team Lead, and other health team members. Duties include assessing and documenting vital signs and triage information under the direct supervision of an RN; completing 12-lead EKGs; applying orthopedic devices, including traction and OCL splints; and educating patients about orthopedic devices and crutch walking. The role also assists with wound care, ENT, orthopedic procedures, eye and ear irrigations, suture and staple removal, Foley leg bag application, cervical-spine immobilization, and bladder scanning. The ED Technician helps maintain and evolve the Emergency Department’s supplies and assists with orientation, training, and quality-assurance activities. The technician communicates information about patient status and delegated tasks or functions, and demonstrates knowledge of lifespan growth and development to interpret information according to patients’ age-specific needs. The position is based in Mayo Clinic Arizona’s Emergency Department, a 56-bed department with specialized treatment rooms and advanced patient-care equipment. The department describes a fast-paced environment focused on teamwork, safe and timely care, professional growth, diversity, and workplace safety. The role may involve flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of patient-care experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in a patient-care setting.
- Basic Life Support certification upon hire, valid for at least 90 days from the start date, and maintenance of BLS competency.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification through the Arizona Department of Health Services.
- Ability to work flexible hours that may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- One year of Emergency Department experience.
- Previous Emergency Department patient-care experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with delegated direct and indirect patient-care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Assist with orthopedic procedures as delegated by physicians, the RN Team Lead, and other health team members.
- Assess and document vital signs and triage information under the direct supervision of an RN.
- Complete 12-lead EKGs.
- Apply orthopedic devices, including traction and OCL splints, and educate patients about their use and crutch walking.
- Assist with wound care, ENT and orthopedic procedures, eye and ear irrigations, suture and staple removal, Foley leg bag application, cervical-spine immobilization, and bladder scanning.
- Help maintain and manage Emergency Department supplies.
- Assist with orientation, training, and quality-assurance activities for the Emergency Department.
- Communicate information reflecting patient status and delegated tasks or functions.
- Apply knowledge of lifespan growth and development to patients’ age-specific needs.
Benefits
- Medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSA pre-tax savings accounts for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
- Career Investment Program and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
