Emergency Department Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English.
• Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive/email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to remain flexible to quickly adapt to urgent situations.
• Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous health care related preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS; May have up to 30 days from date of hire or transfer to obtain.
• CPI Training required; May have up to 1 year from date of hire or transfer to obtain.
• For those positions requiring travel, a current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
• This position requires respirator and fit testing.
• Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.
• As a condition of employment, vaccinations are required per DRH Policy.
• Medical and Religious Exemptions are available upon request.

Nice To Haves

• For those positions requiring travel, a current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direction of the registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN), which may include but is not limited to: turning, moving, or ambulating patients; gathering medical supplies; bathing and grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving them, etc.; feeding patients and documenting their food and liquid intake; checking vital signs; answering patient call lights; cleaning rooms and bed linens; stocking supplies; assisting with some medical procedures; transporting patients; assures medication safety by transportation of medications from the pneumatic tube and/or desk area to the RN or the medication room.
• Protects patients and team members by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Documents patient care services timely and accurately.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Ensures operation of equipment by verifying preventive maintenance requirements are completed; calling for repairs; and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory.
• Must adhere to safety protocols at all times.
• Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.
• This position requires respirator and fit testing.
• Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and Religious Exemptions are available upon request.