E.D. Technician , Per Diem

Major Accountabilities / Critical Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Emergency Department under the direction of the practicing physician, physician assistant (PA), and/or licensed nurse (RN).
  • Direct and/or accompany patients to the examining room.
  • Help health care providers during examinations.
  • Prepare laboratory specimens.
  • Perform laboratory tests.
  • Run point of care tests.
  • Draw blood.
  • Prepare patients for x-rays and other radiology tests.
  • Take vital signs.
  • Administer pain scales.
  • Perform electrocardiograms.
  • Apply simple dressings and place splints.
  • Apply restraints as directed.
  • Transport patients to inpatient units, procedural areas, and discharged patients.
• Document patient care in electronic medical record.
• Participate in Code Green, Sepsis, PAMI, Stroke, Thrombectomy and Trauma teams.
• Maintain patient flow in assigned areas of the department and patient throughput throughout the department.
• Stock patient rooms, supply carts, and procedural carts.
• Assist in procedures under the direction of the practicing physician, PA, and/or RN.
• Support the education and training of new staff, students, and volunteers.
• Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Assume role of patient care attendant as needed and complete required PCA log.
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; calling for repairs in collaboration with the Manager.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Serve and protect the organization by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program required (National Certification preferred).
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-B Certification required on hire.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with two plus years as ED technician experience in similar setting.
• Third- or fourth-year nursing student.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• English proficiency required.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Flexibility due to unexpected changes in workload.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Obtain de-escalation certification (CPI or MOAB) during orientation and maintain current certification during employment.