Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Emergency Department Tech 1

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeNew London, CT, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
One of the following experience qualifications is required: EMT-B certification with two years of experience or one year of emergency department technician experience preferred; one year of completed clinical coursework while currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing; two years of recent government corpsmen experience; or one year of emergency department technician experience.
Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with care of patients of all ages in the Emergency Department in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
Participate in trauma response team functions, including setting up pleurovacs and IVs, placing patients on ECG, NIBP, and oxygen saturation monitors, and transporting used trauma sets with forms to the sterilization room and picking up new sets when available.
Perform vital signs and neurological checks and document them on charts.
Document care provided for every patient in Fast Track and all patient interactions in the main Emergency Department.
Assist the emergency physician by obtaining materials for suturing and dressings, and perform basic splinting on fingers, shoulders, or ankles.
Stock unit supplies and report defective equipment on every shift.
Transport patients to medical/surgical, obstetrics, or telemetry units when necessary.
Perform routine suture removal under the guidance of a registered nurse, physician assistant, or physician.
Give crutch-walking instructions.
Respond to patient call bells and requests for aid.
Perform precision glucose checks after meeting hospital competency requirements.
Perform CPR and chest compressions.
Perform phlebotomy when directed, after meeting hospital competency requirements.
Perform ECGs as requested, after meeting hospital competency requirements.
Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development as outlined in performance review.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department or unit.

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Assist With Care Of Patients Of All Ages In The Emergency Department In Accordance With Hospital Policies And Procedures. Works Under The Supervision Of A Registered Nurse Or Physician. Ensures Treatment Rooms Are Adequately Stocked And Equipment Is In Working Order. Performs Other Tasks As Directed By Charge Rn.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Performs Various Functions As A Member Of The Trauma Response Teams Including But Not Limited To: Setting Up Pleurovacs, Setting Up I.V.?S, Placing Patient On Monitor (Ecg/Nibp/Sa-O2), Delivering Used Trauma Sets With Forms To Sterilization Room And Picking Up New Sets (If Available).
2. Performs Vs And Neuro Checks And Documents Them On Charts
3. Documents Care Provided On Chart On Every Patient, In Fast Track; And All Patient Interactions In The Main Ed
4. Assists Emergency Physician By Obtaining Necessary Materials For Suturing, Dressings And Performs Basic Splinting On Fingers, Shoulders Or Ankle.
5. Stocks Unit Supplies And Reports Defective Equipment On Every Shift.
6. Transport Patients When Necessary To Med/Surg, Ob Or Telemetry Units
7. Under The Guidance Of An Rn, Pa Or Md Performs Routine Suture Removal.
8. Gives Crutch Walking Instructions.
9. Responds To Patient Call Bells And Requests For Aid.
10. Performs Precision G Glucose Checks After Meeting Hospital Competency Requirements.
11. Performs Cpr/ Chest Compressions
12. Performs Phlebotomy When Directed After Meeting Hospital Competency Requirements.
13. Performs Ekg?S As Requested After Meeting Hospital Competency Requirements.
14. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
15. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma Or Equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

1 of 4 are required below:

1) EMT-B certification with 2 years' experience or 1 year ED Tech experience preferred; or

2) One year of clinical completed and currently enrolled in an accredited school of Nursing; or

3) Two years recent Government Corpsmen experience; or

4) 1 year ED Tech experience

SPECIAL SKILLS

BLS Certification

YNHHS Requisition ID

191947

About the Company

Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Yale New Haven Health is a health system that operates five hospitals (Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, Westerly) and provides access to a wide network of primary care physicians and specialists through Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. Through its affiliation with Yale University and Yale School of Medicine, it connects patients to the latest medical treatments and research. Its facilities and outpatient locations enable coordinated care across a single organization that aims to be more patient-focused, more accessible, and more cost-effective. The system delivers care by combining hospital services, primary and specialty care, and advanced clinical relationships to integrate treatment with ongoing research and clinical trials, offering patients access to innovative therapies and personalized treatment options.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New Haven, CT
Founded: 1996

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