PCT - Emergency Department

Shift: Evening shift
Hours: 1500-2330

About This Role

The ED Technician is a healthcare professional who plays a key role in the ED setting. The ED Technician is responsible for providing BLS care to ED patients in collaboration with ED Registered Nurses and Physicians. The ED Technician is also responsible for performing specialized skills including custom orthopedic splinting, assisting physicians with orthopedic casting, phlebotomy, application of dressings, preparing patients for suturing and urinary catheter insertion. The ED techs also play an important role in bioterrorism & disaster preparedness including preparation for response to a mass influx of patients. All ED Tech responsibilities are performed under the supervision of the ED Registered Nurse or Emergency Physician. Additionally, the ED Technician reports to the Director of Emergency Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide BLS care to ED patients in collaboration with ED Registered Nurses and Physicians
• Perform specialized skills including custom orthopedic splinting
• Assist physicians with orthopedic casting
• Perform phlebotomy
• Apply dressings
• Prepare patients for suturing and urinary catheter insertion
• Support bioterrorism and disaster preparedness, including preparation for mass influx of patients

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• 1 year pre-hospital EMS experience (preferred)
• BLS healthcare provider certification (required)
• EMT Certification (preferred)

Skills

• Ability to take vitals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to maintain confidential information

Pay

$19.00 - $25.00 / Hourly

Schedule

Part Time