ED Tech Casual

About the Role

Assists physicians and registered nurses in providing technical patient care, including phlebotomy, patient transportation, wound care, Foley catheter insertion, and lab specimen collection. May perform IV starts if allowed by state regulations. Maintains patient documentation, processes daily charges through the Electronic Health Record (EHR), and facilitates communication among healthcare providers. Ensures a clean and safe working environment, monitors equipment, and performs patient positioning and transporting duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy, transport patients, place patients on cardiac and vital sign monitors, and provide wound care.
• Insert Foley catheters and obtain lab specimens; perform IV starts if permitted by state regulations.
• Document procedures and communicate patient observations, concerns, and needs to registered nurses.
• Process daily patient charges and procedures through the EHR.
• Collaborate with physicians to facilitate patient care communications (phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, and EMS system).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment; arrange repairs for major malfunctions.
• Perform patient positioning and transporting duties, including lifting and pushing/pulling, using proper techniques.
• Provide age-appropriate care based on patient needs and departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry, or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic, Basic Intravenous, Intermediate, or Paramedic license issued through national registry or by the state, 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) within 6 months (unless waived by department leader).

Education

High School Graduate.

Experience

Typically requires 1 year of experience.

Skills

• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
• Ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
• High attention to detail.
• Maintains required certifications and recertifications.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above shoulders, and twisting.
• 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.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform sliding transfers of 150 lbs with assistance.
• Use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood/body fluid hazards.
• Functional sight and hearing; ability to operate necessary equipment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and additional responsibilities may be required.