ED TECH

Position Summary

The ED Tech coordinates communications on the unit; provides materials to staff and physicians; and provides direct patient care as listed on ER Tech skills checklist.

Responsibilities

• Collections vital signs accurately according to directions of nurse caring for patient.
• Uses standard precautions and complies with infection control policies.
• Collects lab specimens as needed to maximize patient flow.
• Performs STAT EKG’s.
• Enters and updates the ED tracking boards promptly to maximize its usefulness as a communication tool.
• Orders patient care supplies and keeps patient care supplies stocked in proper amounts.
• Cleans and wraps instruments for autoclaving, with ability to correctly identify and replace proper surgical instruments on appropriate trays.
• Assists with transportation of patients to other areas of the medical center.
• Maintains proper levels of supplies on eye tray, ENT tray, Glucometer, etc.
• Completes all items/activities on Tech. Checklist of daily activities.
• Prepares wounds for MD. Cleans and dresses wounds appropriately.
• Auxiliaries MD with splints, immobilizers and ace bandages, and fits patient for crutches.
• Auxiliaries MD with pelvic exams.
• Auxiliaries in triage with vital signs.
• Administers appropriate treatments to patients with scope of ability.
• Reports observed changes in patient condition to nurse.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Removes medications form the delivery system and promptly gives to the appropriate nursing staff.

Requirements

• Must be a certified medical assistant, or have successfully completed training as an Emergency Medical Technician or successfully completed the first year of an accredited nursing school program, or have CNA certification.
• Functional knowledge of medical terminology, software and hardware related to data and ordering systems preferred.

Licensure Requirement

• Must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/Provider C) or be recertified during the orientation period.