Emergency Department Tech - PRN

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Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary :

ED Tech PRN various shifts

JOB SUMMARY : a brief description of the job.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 t

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 :

‐ Urethral catheterization.

‐ 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 Monitor’s 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. 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 :

‐ Urethral catheterization.

‐ 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 Monitor’s 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.

Required Minimum Education :

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited program Required

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

Basic Life Support (BLS) with American Heart Association required before hire

Additional Licenses and Certifications :

Required Minimum Experience :

Previous healthcare 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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