Emergency Department Tech

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Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Emergency Department (ED) Tech Level I is a multi-skilled caregiver who functions under the direction of the professional Registered Nurse. Provides safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing the following patient care functions and technical procedures: vital signs, 12-lead EKG, bedside blood sugar testing, superficial wound care, oral suctioning, splint application, instruction of safe ambulation with crutches. Must understand and practice aseptic technique when required: sterile tray preparation, dressing applications and all phlebotomy. Must be able to operate and observe cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias (site specific Kennestone ED), as well as operate pulse oximetry monitors. Requires knowledge of all specialty instruments and trays, including trauma resuscitation equipment and set-up, ENT trays, special procedure trays. Transports patients, unit supplies, equipment, and patient medications. Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked with supplies. Monitor's patients in restraint/seclusion and documents observations. Performs other duties deemed necessary to ensure delivery of patient care.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Provides safe, age- appropriate care to the patient:
* Obtain and document vital signs; inform nurse if vital signs are abnormal.
* Perform 12-lead EKG and hand to ED physician.
* Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform nurse if result is abnormal.
* Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by nurse or physician.
* Instruct patient regarding safe crutch ambulation techniques with return demonstration by patient.
* Oral suctioning.
* Superficial wound care.

Performs procedures using aseptic technique:
* Sterile tray preparation.
* Dressing application.
* Phlebotomy

Telesitter Facility Liaison
* Tracks, delivers, maintains, and retrieves telesitter carts
* Troubleshoots any cart connectivity issues and places an IT ticket if necessary
* Performs safe room guideline checks upon initiation and upon every hand-off thereafter
* Performs environmental rounds to ensure safe room guidelines are being maintained
* Responds to remote telesitter escalation for face-to-face intervention
* Notifies Nurse and/or charge Nurse when face to face redirection is requireda.

Transport, using good body mechanics as appropriate:
* Patients via stretcher or wheelchair, ensuring patient safety.
* Unit supplies.
* Equipment.
* Patient medications

Monitors patients in restraint / seclusion:
* Frequency of monitoring performed as per policy.
* Document monitoring as per policy.
* Notify nurse of abnormal findings or observation
Observes cardiac monitors to ensure the recognition of arrhythmias: (Site specific Kennestone ED)
* Recognize cardiac rhythms and communicate findings to registered professional as appropriate
* Provides accurate patient information for each monitor in use
* Responsible for cleaning and maintaining monitors and pumps in monitor room
Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma / GED General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Basic Life Support or

• ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or

• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience:

• Previous direct patient care experience preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) required.

• Proficiency with desktop computer required.

• Demonstrate willingness to be a team-player and a self-starter required.

• Proficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processes required.

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