ED Technician

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary :

Responsible for assisting the professional caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and / or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms and performing a wide range of clerical, transcription, and maintenance of the patient care unit desk area functions.

Responsibilities :

1. Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates every 2 hours or as directed.

2. Records intake and outputs as directed.

3. Performs urinary catherization or in and out foley procedure and documents accordingly.

4. Sets up area for sterile procedure and documents accordingly.

5. Performs minor orthopedic splinting under the direction of the physician assistant.

6. Documents any skin breakdowns noted and notifies RN.

7. Removes any IV catheter and documents accordingly.

8. Transcribes, documents, and transmits physician orders and any other pertinent information.

9. Able to work in all three areas of department - triage, minor treatment and acute. Follows guidelines per departmental policy in each of these areas.

Other information :

Education Requirements :

• High School diploma or GED

Licensure / Certification Requirements :

Professional Experience Requirements :

Knowledge / Skills / and Abilities Requirements :

Job Details

Legal Employer : Nash Hospitals

Entity : Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit : NGH Emergency Room

Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 36.00

Work Assignment Type : Onsite

Work Schedule : Night Job

Location of Job : NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : No