Emergency Department Technician II- Emergency

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing direct patient care activities within his/her scope of practice under the direction of Physician in the Emergency Department. They will assist the nursing staff in providing high quality and compassionate care for patients to promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all member of the care delivery team.

Essential Functions

• Participate in patient care in collaboration with and supervised by RN: which may include vital signs; IV starts; blood draws; document on flow sheet; communicate with patient and family; set-up and assist with procedures; clean and dress wounds; splinting; assist with airway management; initiate cardiac monitoring; may be required to perform emergency defibrillation; point of care testing; patient transport; patient discharge.
• Perform basic patient observation skills and report significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate team member. Observation of secluded or restrained patients.
• Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs. Assist in keeping patient care areas and equipment clean. Room set-up.
• Perform clerical and communication functions to support departmental operations and patient care. Order entry and results retrieval in the computer system. Document patient care in health care record according to standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent Required: Graduate of EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic certification course

• Experience: Preferred: Experience in the pre-hospital or emergency department setting Required: Successful completion of ED orientation/training and standard competencies

• Credentials: Required: ED Tech II - Oregon Requirements Current state EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) or EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) certification or Advanced EMT (AEMT) Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and Required: Upon Hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Skills: Completion of ED specific competency based education (Required) IV Skills (Required) Phlebotomy (Required) Strong communication skills (Required)

• Skills: Completion of ED specific competency based education (Required) IV Skills (Required) Phlebotomy (Required) Strong communication 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)

• Skills: Proficient computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)