ED Tech - Methodist Emergency

About the role

The Emergency Department Technician provides direct patient care that encompasses the nursing assistant role, phlebotomy, patient transport and 12-lead ECG tracings. Under the direct supervision of the RN, the technician supports the Emergency Department mission by participating in cost containment, maintaining a positive work environment, and adhering to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participation in cost containment development/maintenance of positive work environment minimizing overtime
• Attending required classes and meetings
• Participating in unit committees
• Adhering to all policies and procedures
• Promoting Patient Safety:
• Applying protective devices correctly
• Anticipating patient requests
• Making rounds every hour as a minimum
• Assisting RN in planning patient care
• Maintaining a safe unit environment
• Promoting Infection Control:
• Washing hands before and after patient contact
• Handling soiled linen, equipment, and instruments per protocol
• Maintaining sterile asepsis
• Changing and securing dressings
• Maintaining isolation technique
• Promoting Personal Safety:
• Utilizing PPE appropriately
• Keeping hallways clear of furniture/equipment, everything on one side
• Provides Daily Inventory Maintenance:
• Maintaining support areas (kitchen, nurses’ station, utility rooms)
• Cleaning/stocking restocking equipment in patient rooms
• Accountable for wheelchairs, thermometers, and other pertinent equipment
• Completes Direct Patient Care:
• Performing pulse oximetry, Foley catheter, straight cath insertion/placement, minicath – excludes children and infants
• Completing selected diagnostic tests – phlebotomy & 12-lead ECG recording
• Performing lab testing as appropriate
• Providing care for patients requiring restraint or seclusion
• Performing splint application (Methodist only)
• Obtaining adequate lab specimens for testing
• Performing patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control
• Providing observation and measurement of patient information per policy
• Maintaining a thorough understanding and working knowledge of all equipment necessary to perform job functions
• Performing special procedures per policy
• Performing direct patient care that significantly impacts patient satisfaction
• Promotes Patient Wellness:
• Maintaining a pleasant environment for patients by keeping rooms visually clean and uncluttered
• Ready to monitor patient post-procedure
• Absenteeism management
• Assisting with in-bed mobility; transfers to/from bed, WC, stretcher, or chair; positioning for alignment and comfort
• Assisting with nutrition management
• Assisting with elimination procedures

Qualifications

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 3 months - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED
• Work Experience: Hospital

Skills

• Knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing
• Practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of all equipment necessary to perform job functions

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits. Compensation and benefits range for this position is $17.89 per hour - $28.98 per hour.