Tech-Emergency Department
About The Position
The ED Technician assists with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for assisting with orthopedic procedures as delegated by Orthopedic/Emergency Department physicians, RN Team Lead and other health team members. Also performs vital sign assessment and documentation, triage assessment and documentation under the direct supervisor of a RN, completion of 12 EKGs, application of orthopedic devices to include traction and OCL splints, patient education with regards to the application of orthopedic devices, crutch walking, etc., assistance with wound care, ENT, orthopedic procedures, eye/ear irrigations, suture/staple removal, foley leg bag application, c-spine immobilization and bladder scanning. The ED tech will provide assistance in the evolution and maintenance of supplies pertaining to the Emergency Department, and will assist with orientation, training and quality assurance activities for the Emergency Department. This individual has the ability to communicate data reflective of the patient's status, delegated tasks and/ or functions. The technician must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and appropriately interprets information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
Requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span.
- Appropriately interprets information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
Responsibilities
- Assists with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Assists with orthopedic procedures as delegated by Orthopedic/Emergency Department physicians, RN Team Lead and other health team members.
- Performs vital sign assessment and documentation.
- Performs triage assessment and documentation under the direct supervisor of a RN.
- Completes 12 EKGs.
- Applies orthopedic devices to include traction and OCL splints.
- Provides patient education with regards to the application of orthopedic devices, crutch walking, etc.
- Assists with wound care, ENT, orthopedic procedures, eye/ear irrigations, suture/staple removal, foley leg bag application, c-spine immobilization and bladder scanning.
- Provides assistance in the evolution and maintenance of supplies pertaining to the Emergency Department.
- Assists with orientation, training and quality assurance activities for the Emergency Department.
- Communicates data reflective of the patient's status, delegated tasks and/ or functions.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and appropriately interprets information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
