ED Tech

About the role

This position assists physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care to patients. Duties include phlebotomy, transporting patients, monitoring vital signs, wound care, inserting Foley catheters, obtaining lab specimens, documenting patient information, processing charges, and facilitating communications.

Responsibilities

• Aids in providing technical care to patients
• Performs phlebotomy, transports patients, places patients on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performs wound care, inserts Foley catheters, and obtains lab specimens
• Documents information and communicates patient observations, concerns, and needs to registered nurses
• Processes daily patient charges through the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Collaborates with physicians to support patient care communications
• Coordinates and facilitates communications via phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, and EMS system
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment
• Maintains equipment and troubleshoots minor problems; arranges repairs for major malfunctions
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, including lifting and pushing/pulling, using proper technique
• Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development over the life span and possess ability to assess patient needs

Requirements

• Licenses and certifications: Nurse Aide in good standing, EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic, or Medical Assistant with BLS certification
• Education: High School Graduate
• Experience: Typically 1 year of experience

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and ability to work with EHR
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication with physicians, staff, patients, and families
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
• High level of attention to detail

Skills

• Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span
• Ability to assess data reflective of patient status
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures

Benefits

• Benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Career development programs
• Other financial wellness programs
• Educational assistance program

Pay

$21.85 - $32.80 per hour

Schedule

Part time, Benefits eligible, 24 hours per week, 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Wednesdays and Fridays, every third holiday, every 4th weekend