Emergency Technician - Main Emergency Dept - Part Time - Nights

About the Role

The Emergency Department Technician (EDT) performs duties to enhance patient experience while maintaining patient comfort and a safe environment. The role involves additional training beyond that of a traditional Patient Care Assistant (PCA), enabling the EDT to perform critical care functions in an emergency setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.

Responsibilities

Clinical

• Performs aspects of clinical care as assigned and instructed by the RN, including vital signs, pulse oximetry, capnography, intake/output measurement, and carbohydrate counting.
• Collects and ensures appropriate processing of specimens.
• Performs skills such as phlebotomy, IV insertion, foley placement, wound care, EKGs, and various diagnostic tests (iStat, Biosite, Clinitek, Hemoccult).
• Assists with procedures under clinician guidance, including orthoglass/plaster splinting, cast removal, finger sticks for blood glucose, and tube/catheter care.
• Provides post-mortem care, crutch/walker education, and assists with ambulation, range of motion, and incentive spirometry.
• Performs Medtronic and Boston Scientific device interrogation.
• Assists in psychiatric care, maintains CPI training, performs suicide checks, and responds to Code Blue and Code Violet emergencies.
• Maintains certifications and training for Ebola/emerging pathogens and BLS.
• Transports patients between departments and assists with deliveries in Labor & Delivery.
• Performs orthostatic vital signs and ring removal using a ring cutter.
• Understands and performs tasks specific to different ED areas (Triage, Express, Pods).
• Documents care according to policy and provides clerical support as needed.

Comfort

• Assists patients with clothing changes, hygiene needs (elimination, perineal care, skin care), and positioning/repositioning for comfort.
• Helps patients with nutritional needs, including menu selection, feeding assistance, and providing snacks/fluids as instructed.

Environment and Safety

• Ensures patient and unit safety by maintaining beds, side rails, and call lights in appropriate positions.
• Follows safe patient handling guidelines and applies safety devices as needed.
• Performs purposeful rounding every 2 hours (or every 15 minutes when applicable).
• Maintains organization of patient rooms, identifies fall hazards, and removes unused equipment.
• Adheres to infection control policies and promptly corrects/reports safety hazards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of fire safety equipment and emergency reporting protocols.
• Prepares rooms for the next patient by cleaning surfaces, removing trash, and ensuring equipment functionality.
• Provides continuous observation of assigned patients using AvaSys software when applicable.

Leadership & Accountability

• Demonstrates leadership by motivating, educating, and mentoring peers while providing patient and family care.
• Responds to scheduling responsibilities promptly and participates in 75% of staff meetings.
• Engages in unit-based performance improvement activities and council/task force initiatives.
• Supports professional growth and development for self and peers.
• Complies with organizational and departmental policies, including required training and competency maintenance.
• Trains new employees in departmental skills and ExCELS core values.

Communication

• Orients patients and families to the hospital environment, services, and policies (e.g., call signals, visitor policies, dining options).
• Facilitates communication among team members regarding patient care needs.
• Ensures appropriate patient care signage is posted and communicates effectively during end-of-life care.
• Helps patients and families understand reasonable expectations of emergency care.

Age-Specific Competency

• Demonstrates ongoing competency in providing age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a PCA, MA, EMT, or equivalent role in a hospital acute care or first responder setting, or a nursing student who has completed one medical-surgical rotation or another acute care experience.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to provide age- and culturally specific patient care and education.
• Effective communication with peers, patients, and families while maintaining confidentiality.
• Competence in clinical skills and evidence of continuing professional growth.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse setting and adapt to change.
• Basic computer skills and clinical documentation experience preferred.

Certifications

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (required before patient contact).
• Violence Prevention (AVADE) certification.