Emergency Department Technician PRN 1203

About the Role

The Emergency Room Technician (ED Tech) performs direct patient care under the general supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer and direct supervision of the Director of Emergency Department, Assistant Nurse Manager, or charge nurse. Assignments are determined based on emergency department patient census and staffing levels, reviewed shift-to-shift. The ED Tech may work up to 40 hours per week and rotate between day, night, and weekend shifts as needed.

The role requires functioning within the scope of practice and approved policies, procedures, and regulations for the department and organization. The ED Tech must cope with frequent unpleasant sights and smells, as well as difficult patient and family interactions, while maintaining professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Charge Nurse, RN, or LPN with orientation and preceptorship for ED Nurse Techs, students, or Unit Secretaries.
• Collect selected patient information and perform emergency patient care as directed by RN/LPN.
• Document care given and assist with maintaining patient charts per policy.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of patient data, orders, or charges into the computer system.
• Monitor and re-assess patient vital signs in triage or treatment areas as directed by RN/LPN.
• Identify and communicate patients' needs or concerns to RN/LPN or provider for patient safety and satisfaction.
• Maintain clinical competence to perform duties within the scope of ED Tech competencies, including assisting during procedures.
• Promote unit and organizational philosophy and goals; participate in the development of unit goals.
• Support and assist with staffing and scheduling policies to meet unit needs.
• Assist in establishing departmental policies and procedures that reflect emergency department services.
• Participate in organizational committees as assigned.
• Provide information on trends related to patient outcomes to ED Director, Assistant Manager, Charge Nurse, or RN/LPN.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements (EMTALA, DNV, CMS).
• Demonstrate professionalism and reinforce professional behavior among staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill related to patient throughput and customer service/satisfaction.
• Monitor ED census with emphasis on patient throughput and address patient concerns.
• Complete yearly mandatory in-service (YMI) requirements and remain current on Healthstream assignments.
• Assist RN in collecting data for patient assessments to formulate a plan of care.
• Prioritize patient care based on needs identified during assessment.
• Communicate patient needs to other disciplines and promote discharge planning.
• Assist in assessing, monitoring, and managing patients in clinical, chronic, urgent, or emergent situations.
• Demonstrate and deliver patient-centered care as a patient advocate.