Emergency Department Technician

About the role

This position provides assistance and/or performs basic specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of the charge nurse or designated RN. This position may also perform non-direct patient care activities as assigned, requested, or directed.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with others.
• Reports patient related information in a timely manner.
• Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person.
• Documents observations and tasks performed.
• Communicates effectively with others.
• Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers.
• Reports patient related information in a timely manner.
• Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person.
• Documents observations and tasks performed.
• Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team.
• Utilizes chain of command appropriately.
• Demonstrates leadership ability through participation in the technician preceptor program and/or participation in a TriHealth or unit based committee.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Reports real and potential safety hazards to the charge nurse and completes safety event report as necessary.
• Complies with Infection Control policies.
• Performs and documents basic patient care related procedures under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Maintains competency of tasks in which the technician has been trained.
• Follows appropriate procedures for performing EKGs, and collection of lab specimens within the parameters of documented competency.
• Transports patients by stretcher or wheelchair.
• Sets up and cleans equipment.
• Stocks supplies, to include nurse servers, cabinet drawers, and carts.
• Cleans unit equipment including stretchers.
• Performs temperature checks and quality controls as directed.
• Stocks and maintains EKG cart, maintains appropriate number of filled oxygen tanks.
• Prepares equipment and instruments for cleaning by central supply.
• Seeks clarification from the RN when in doubt regarding appropriate process.
• Completes assigned tasks within required timeframe.
• Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required.
• Recognizes and reports problems with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Degree or GED (Required)

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

None specified

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive shift differentials, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $3.75 per hour based on shift, hours worked, organizational guidelines.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Full-Time (72 hours bi-weekly) Day shift from 7AM – 7PM Weekend and holiday rotation