Emergency Department Technician I

About the role

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse or provider, performs a variety of technical, semi-technical, clerical, and patient-attending duties; participates in instruction of patients and family members; works cooperatively with staff and other departments. Assists the nursing supervisor in orienting, training, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating emergency department tech staff; works with the nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measures; participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate, and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains open communication; relays pertinent information to staff members in own or other departments; ensures information is accurate and complete.
• Reports and records vital signs, tests, procedures, and pertinent data and observations related to patient care duties within scope of practice.
• Provides written instructions and/or educational materials to patients and family members; reinforces written materials provided by privileged practitioners or registered nurses.
• Transports patients, equipment, and supplies; assists with lifting as needed.
• Performs chest compressions in cardiac arrests.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and well-equipped environment for patients and staff.
• Utilizes universal precautions during patient care and related activities; maintains awareness of infection control and emergency preparedness procedures.
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies; ensures emergency equipment and supply inventories are maintained and available for use.
• Works with the nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measures; assists in orienting, training, coaching, and mentoring of emergency department tech staff; assists the nursing supervisor in monitoring and evaluating tech staff performance.
• Participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate, and implement improvements; identifies and resolves issues related to department processes; recommends improvement ideas and suggestions; collaborates with others to implement department processes.
• Assembles decontamination equipment and participates in disaster procedures as assigned by the incident commander.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of emergency services experience or related background and experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a course in basic cardiology or EKG.
• Completion of training as an Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B), Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman, or nursing student who has completed one or more semesters of an accredited registered nursing program with clinical coursework and practicum.
• Completion of a basic pharmacology course and training as a Mobile Intensive Care Technician (MICT or EMT-P), Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman, or nursing student who has completed one or more semesters of an accredited registered nursing program with clinical coursework and practicum.
• Completion of training in one or more of the following: Intermediate or Advanced EKG, 12 Lead EKG, and Drugs and Electrolytes.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Hospital Aide may be in lieu of education requirement.
• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers or Basic Life Support certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of one or more of the following Emergency Nurses Association sponsored courses: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC).
• Completion of one or more of the following American Heart Association courses: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Pay

$25.16 – $28.95 per hour (actual base pay determined at offer based on labor market data, internal alignment, years of relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location).

Schedule

• Part-time position.
• Variable shift; scheduled weekly hours: 20.
• Hours between 07:00 AM and 05:00 PM; workdays may include Sunday through Saturday.
• Onsite in Wailuku, Maui.