ED Support Tech

Job Summary

Essential Functions of the Role

• Assists in patient care duties.
• Collections objective data such as vital signs, weight, pulse oximetry reading, pain scale reading, pain scale rating, visual acuity, nutritional intake and output and documents on appropriate forms.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal data or findings promptly.
• Implements Physician, Provider and Nursing orders responsibly and documents interventions according to Hospital protocol.
• Provides direct technical care.
• Affords assistance with mobility, toileting, feeding and other personal care needs.
• Performs phlebotomy to obtain venous blood samples and obtains and delivers other specimens for Laboratory analysis.
• Affords assistance or transportation to and from the department.
• Affords patient education.
• Comforts patients and family members and responds to their concerns.
• Performs clinical coordination activities.
• Communicates effectively with Nurses, Physicians, and other healthcare team members to gather and exchange information related to patient care.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Knowledge and understanding of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.
• C Corpsman Certificate preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) preferred.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent.
• Experience: 1 Year of Experience.
• Certification/License/Registration: Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.