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ED TechnicianClick Here to Apply OnlineJob DescriptionLocation : Saint Anne's HospitalPosted Date : 9 / 5 / 2024Job Type : Part Time Benefit EligibleSalary : $16.94 to $25.17Department : 0201.50150 SAH Emergency ServicesSaint Anne's Hospital's Emergency Room Department, is a 13,000-square-foot facility opened in 2011, it offers advanced technology and 24-hour rapid medical evaluation and emergency care. Some amenities include : 27 all-private rooms with bedside registration, TVs, and family seating. Six-room private and secure behavioral health suite. 24-hour orthopedic coverage. Real-time TeleStroke and Arctic Sun for stroke and cardiac patient expertise. State-of-the-art integrated computer systems, and much more. Emergency Room Technician / ER Tech Job Summary : The Emergency Room Technician performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients, under the ultimate direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities : Coordinates patient care activities for all ER patients including : departmental flow, logging, setup for procedures, documentation, discharge instructions, and coordination of other professional services as directed.Removes sutures / staples after the wound is assessed by the physician.Applies slings, ace wraps, cervical collars, wrist and knee immobilizers.Applies posterior splints to include, but not limited to : sugar tong splints, thumb spica splints, ulnar gutter splints when directed by the physician.Measures patients for crutches.Performs skin scrubs on dirty wounds prior to laceration repair.Provides wound care, applications of OTC ointments, Gelfoam, Silvadene, and applies aseptic or sterile dressings.Assist with gastric lavage as directed.Performs EKGs on critical and non-critical patients.Performs phlebotomy on patients.Determines a patient's oxygen saturation by using a pulse oximeter.Documents vital signs and all interventions on Emergency Department Clinical Record and signs full name.Considers age specific needs according to scope of service : Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult,itiates crutch walking teaching.Reviews preprinted instructions with patients and refers all questions to the physicians.Sets up sterile instruments for procedures, being aware of applying sterile technique and its principles.Rinse, reassemble, and make ready Central Supply equipment for return to CSR.Orders, maintains, keeps track of inventory of ER supplies.Applies safety principles in testing and maintaining oxygen tanks. Qualifications : High School diploma.More than one year's experience, as a technician, in an emergency room preferred.Previous phlebotomy experience and / or EKG experience preferred.Basic computer literacy and BLS required.Additional InformationEqual Opportunity EmployerSaint Anne's Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.Application InstructionsPlease click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you
Salary : $17 - $25
