ED Tech

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of patients by performing phlebotomy, transporting patients to other departments, placing patients on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performing wound care, inserting Foley catheters, and obtaining lab specimens.
• May perform IV starts if allowed by state regulations.
• Documents information and procedures; promptly communicates observations, concerns, and patient needs to the registered nurse.
• Processes daily patient charges and related procedures through the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care; coordinates and facilitates all forms of communication (phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, and EMS system).
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions.
• Monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems; arranges repair of major malfunctions.
• Performs patient positioning and transporting duties requiring lifting, pushing, and pulling while utilizing proper technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including principles of growth and development over the life span.

Requirements

• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices, or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic license issued through national registry or by the state in which the team member practices, or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Intravenous license issued through national registry or by the state in which the team member practices, or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate license issued through national registry or by the state in which the team member practices, or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued through national registry or by the state in which the team member practices, or
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 6 months unless department leader determines it is not required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and their families.
• Must maintain skill and recertification as required by regulation and organization.
• Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
• High level of attention to detail.

Certification Addendum

Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g., DNV, CARF, or others).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift.
• Must be able to:
  • Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
  • Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
  • Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
  • Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
  • Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body fluids.
• Will be required to wear gloves, goggles, and gowns on an as-needed basis.
• Must have functional sight and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.