Emergency Department Technician II

About the role

Under direct supervision of the physician and/or designee, assists in examination and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs within the scope and training of the EDT, and consistent State/ Federal regulations including EMTALA, HIPAA and other applicable regulations, including patient confidentiality and risk management.
• Provision of competent patient care, for all ages, acuities and conditions in the population the facility serves, including ensuring age-specific care and responding to cultural needs of patients and families.
• Communicates clearly and with courtesy with all members of healthcare team, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
• Proficient in English for effective oral and written communication with co-workers and other healthcare team members.
• Completes duties with regard to safety practices and policies, including infection control, workplace safety, and management of aggressive behaviors.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunications in documentation, tracking, conveying information.
• Maintains required certifications and continuing education requirements per department and facility standards.
• Establishes priorities based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, cultural and ethical beliefs.
• Participates in ED staff meetings, in-services, and performance improvement activities.
• Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
• Requires dependable attendance to scheduled shifts and required staff development.
• Demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues.
• Assists with rooming and undressing of patients at the direction of the RN.
• Obtains, records and reports vital signs, EKG.s, heights, weights and inputs/outputs of patients as directed and per department policy.
• Draws blood as part of job responsibilities.
• Assists