Emergency Dept Tech I | EDT I | Olive Branch | FT | Night

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Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

60082223 - Emergency Department Technician I - Mississippi

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Assists with patient care as directed by the Charge / Registered Nurse.
• Initiates and reassesses vital signs including pulse oximetry. Documents and reports findings to nurse.
• Effectively / correctly positions patients for examinations and procedures and assists with transportation of patients. Ensures proper identification of patients.
• Performs phlebotomy in a professional manner according to protocol and safety standards.
• After successful completion of orthopedic class provided by CES, provides orthopedic services to the patient according to providers’ orders. Demonstrates competence in designated orthopedic skills (i.e., application of splint, and / or removal of plaster or fiberglass splints / casts as ordered)
• Performs additional job functions in a timely fashion and documents on clinical care and pertinent observations on appropriate records such as performing EKGs in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates and promotes professional practice of all members of the care team.
• Completes mandatory and unit specific competency requirements.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

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Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.