EH - ED Tech I

About the role

Provides support to the unit and direct patient care to Emergency Department patients.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Nationally Registered EMT/A, NH EMS Provider's license OR State of N.H Licensed Nursing Assistant
• CPR certified within 30 days of hire
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety and environment of care programs, infection control standards, and safety control standards.
• Provides personal care to patients as needed or requested.
• Assists the RN with patient care including, but not limited to obtaining vital signs, blood drawing, glucose testing, application of cardiac monitoring, application of simple dressing and splints.
• Orders and maintains adequate levels of supplies for all areas of the ED.
• Takes inventory and stocks the triage area, orthopedic, eye, ENT, and airway carts, and each patient care area, ensuring that all appropriate equipment is available in each area.
• Ensures that blanket warmers and glucometer checks are complete.
• Assists with patient flow activities by loading and cleaning rooms, preparing patients for exam and for disposition, assisting with patient transportation to and from diagnostic imaging and other departments.
• Performs phlebotomy and EKGs.
• Orients new staff.
• May initiate IV therapy if certified as an EMT Advanced.
• Documents accurately, timely, concisely, and legibly in accordance with department policies in the EMR.
• Performs other duties as assigned, as appropriate.