ED Technician

SummaryThe Emergency Department Technician (ED tech) is responsible for assisting in the Emergency Department and Observation Unit for direct patient care under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse. Tasks are based on accepted standards of emergency and outpatient practice and are performed within the scope of education, training and experience of the ED Tech. An ED tech is responsible for orienting and assisting in the training of new staff and students. He / She must be competent and apply knowledge in aseptic technique, laboratory services, and orthopedic and minor surgical procedures. An ED tech demonstrates competence in handling the infant / pediatric age group, adolescent age group, and adult / geriatric age group.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThese duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.Demonstrate skill and judgment necessary to implement interventions and procedures necessary for total patient care as delegated by the RNPerform concepts of aseptic technique according to the hospital policy and procedures and the aseptic technique competency : Wipe down all treatment surfaces in unit with approved solutionReport break in aseptic technique immediately to the Charge NurseDiscard contaminated items immediately and notify Charge NurseFollow established routines and utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost-effective mannerRestocks supplies and equipment, keeping all bedside areas clean.Demonstrate the ability to operate equipment in the Emergency Department and Observation UnitDemonstrates competency in operating electrocardiogram equipment including loading graph paperPerform orthostatic blood pressuresPerform blood glucose monitoring, urine pregnancy test, urine dipstickPerform Bladder scansPrepare STD / wet prep examsTransport specimens to lab as requiredCollect urinalysis according to departmental procedurePerform phlebotomy services on all patientsPrepare specimens to be sent to consulting laboratoriesAcknowledge, “collect” and correlate identified specimens and deliver to proper laboratory departmentInterpret physician orders for laboratory testingPerform computer data entry for lab specimensObtain blood products from Blood BankAssist physician and / or physician assistant with closed reduction proceduresAssist physician and / or physician assistant during orthopedic proceduresDemonstrate crutch walking to patientsApply splintsAssist in fitting and applying patients with orthopedic equipmentAssist physician and / or physician assistant with suturing / staplingRemove sutures / staples under the direction of the RN, physician assistant or physician.Insertion of Foley Catheters based on current infection control guidelinesRemoval of Foley cathetersMay assist with enemasInsertion of Peripheral Intravenous TherapyRemove peripheral intravenous lines and intraosseous accessTransport patients within the hospitalEnsure that vital signs are taken and recorded as directedAccurately notify nurse and appropriate health care team of pertinent changes in patient's conditionInitiate basic definitive care or life support measures under the supervision of an RNInput physician orders and document vital signs and procedures performedAssist nurse with triage vital signs on patient and charts; reports specific observations to RNFollow proper procedure for quick registering / arriving patients in electronic medical record system upon arrival to emergency department / observation.Communicate appropriate triage data to charge nurse / staff nurse in order for them to determine bed placementBring patients in from waiting areas based on the direction of charge nurse or triage nurse, and prepares them for examinationDocument / report clinical finding to RN in complete fashionInitiate care and standards of patient care for specific injuries and illnesses as directed by staff and standing protocolsAssist EMS / RN staff with transferring of patients to bedsAttend required hospital-wide orientations, staff meetings, and in-servicesDemonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient careEducation : High school diploma or the equivalent required and post training as either a CNA, Paramedic, Shock-Trauma Tech, Nursing, EMS Student, Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant. Must have successfully completed the CRMC ACT III sponsored training program, or Shock Trauma / EMT-Intermediate training.Experience : Minimum of (2) years CNA in an acute care facility, corpsman experience or formal phlebotomy / laboratory / paramedic training. Must have successfully completed Shock Trauma / EMT-Intermediate , or the CRMC ACT III training program. Must be able to demonstrate competency in aseptic technique, cardiac arrhythmias, laboratory services and orthopedic and minor surgical procedures.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsBLS Certification within 90 days of hire.