Emergency Department Technician

About the role

This position is responsible for performing direct patient care activities within his/her scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician in the Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff and other care team members with patient care: receiving patients by ambulance and from triage; assisting with ambulatory patients; setting up and assisting with procedures; obtaining patient vital signs; dressing or undressing patients; providing treatment supplies when needed; application of sterile dressings; restraint procedures; immobilization of extremities; cast and splint applications; patient transport
• Performs basic patient observation skills and reports significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate team member
• Observation of secluded or restrained patients
• Maintains unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs
• Assists in keeping patient care areas and equipment clean
• Performs clerical and communication functions to support departmental operations and patient care
• Order entry and results retrieval in the computer system
• Performs environmental services, security assistance and emergency response duties as needed
• Successfully completes non-violent crisis intervention training during orientation and renews training as outlined in policy
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

• Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant
• Accredited Program Required: Emergency Medical Technician

Experience

• Preferred: Minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified or Registered Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT
• Preferred: Prior acute care hospital experience
• Preferred: Previous leadership/supervisory experience
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs

Credentials

• Required: Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington (Washington Requirement)
• If hired prior to October 1, 1997, may qualify for this position with a Registered Nursing Assistant designation from the state of Washington
• WA State Food Handlers Permit required
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Completion of ED specific competency-based education (Required)

Skills

• Strong communication skills (Required)
• Critical thinking skills (Required)
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills (Required)
• Strong customer service skills (Required)
• Sufficient knowledge of English, spelling and arithmetic to complete and compile reports, make out requisitions, maintain simple records and perform various clerical duties (Required)
• Proficient computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH)
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting
• Frequent reaching/bending/squatting/kneeling/grasping
• Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted)
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Pay

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $23.54 – $35.32. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Benefits

PeaceHealth offers caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits include full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

Schedule

Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day position.