Emergency Department Technician EDT DS

About the Role

A rewarding career that fits your life. The Level I Trauma Emergency Department at Banner Desert & Children’s Medical Center is focused on fulfilling Banner’s mission to make a difference in people’s lives through excellent patient care. As vital members of the multi-professional care team, we strive to advance the art and science of patient care, quality, and safety.

With over 100 beds, our ED sees approximately 150,000 patients annually and cares for both adult and pediatric patient populations. We offer unique, exciting opportunities/programs for innovative care including: Certified Primary Stroke Center, Acute Chest Pain accreditation, and ACS Trauma Level II (Arizona State Trauma Level I).

This is an opportunity to use your experience and skills in a well-diverse patient population and a wide range of patient acuity levels. Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals, recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals.

Within our over 200-bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians, and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology to provide high-quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs, and a 22-bed ED.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for providing patient care and assisting health care providers in performing assigned patient procedures within scope of training.

• Performs assigned procedures including, but not limited to: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing; initial, repeat, and orthostatic vital sign measurements; application of monitor leads, specimen collection, and transports stable telemetry or non-monitored patients to nursing units.
• Advanced skills and functions (where state statute permits): performs blood glucose testing; phlebotomy; saline lock insertion; IV discontinuation; bladder (Foley) catheterization on adult patients and pediatric patients twelve years of age and older upon direct delegation.
• Sets up, prepares patient, and assists with patient exams and minor surgical or health procedures such as lumbar punctures; sterile instrument and field preparation; suturing lacerations; chest tube insertion; closed fracture reduction; gastric lavage; pelvic examinations; restraint application; and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Applies orthopedic devices, including pre-manufactured and plaster splints under physician direction.
• Performs specimen collection, ensuring accuracy in identification and integrity by using appropriate techniques for all age criteria as required by Lab.
• Performs point-of-care testing for blood glucose, hemoccult, gastroccult, or other tests, and performs quality control checks on point-of-care equipment as required.
• Provides communication and updates to RN, Physician, or other providers related to perceived reactions or changes to patients’ condition.
• Accurately records information in the patient record, documents vital signs and procedures completed, as well as the equipment and techniques utilized.
• Monitors supply stock levels and reports needs; maintains appropriate levels of stock in medication room, exam room bedside carts, and specialty carts.
• Assists with health unit coordination tasks and reception responsibilities as needed.
• Attends department meetings and educational sessions; assists in orienting and training new ED Technicians.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Either Emergency Medical Technician–Basic (EMT-B) or higher with state licensure or state certification, or Certified Nursing Assistant in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers. In Colorado: Either Emergency Medical Technician–Basic (EMT-B) or higher with state licensure or state certification.
• Basic computer skills, effective communication (written and verbal) skills, and problem-solving ability.

Schedule

Full-time day shift opening, 3x12 hour shifts per week: 6:00 AM–6:30 PM. Rotating weekends and holidays are required in this role.

Pay

Flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential as well as an 18% night shift differential where applicable.

Benefits

This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.