ED Tech 11A-11P

Job Requirements

The Emergency Department Technician performs designated tasks in the provision of care for patients under the direction and supervision of the emergency department nurse and/or physician. Performs invasive phlebotomy procedures. Transcribes and orders outpatient testing via computer system. Assists with answering telephone and directing incoming calls. Performs electrocardiograms. Performs vital signs under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Current CPR certification is required.

Minimum Work Experience

• One year of clinical experience in areas of EMT, Nurse Assistant, cardiology or phlebotomy preferred.


• Must be emotionally mature and able to function under stress.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - => 32%

Standing => 32%

Bending/Squatting - 16-31%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 16-31%

OSHA

High potential for Direct Exposure

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

Color vision ability required

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Other Physical/Environmental Demands

Lifting - 0-5- lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Carrying - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Pulling - Up to 200 lbs

Pushing - Up to 200 lbs

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Mission, Service, and Values

Supports the Mission, Service and Values of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patient Care Functions

• Takes and records vital signs accurately within established time frame, using appropriate procedures and notifies RN, physician or physician assistant of any observations that appear abnormal.


• Assists patient with meals/feedings.


• Collects specimens according to policy.


• Assists patients in admission, transfer and discharge activities.


• Orients patient and family to physical surroundings and call system.


• Answers call lights promptly and provide appropriate interventions.


• Accurately documents case provided in the patient's medical record.


• Assists RN and physician with patient exams and treatments as needed.


• Transports patients as assigned.


• Responds to emergency situations and performs CPR as assigned.


• Sets up suture trays and assists physician as needed during procedure


• Set up and assist with pelvic exams


• Obtain visual acuity of patients 


• Applies ortho-glass splints and pre-made splints


• Gives soap suds enemas or fleets enemas


• In and out cath for specimen collection only age 16 and above


• Run I-Stat machines


• D/c IV catheters

Laboratory Functions

• Performs venipuncture as appropriate to age specific patient population and according to department guidelines using proper equipment and procedures.


• Follows procedure on blood culture prep and collection procedure for adults, infants, and children.


• Performs heel stick or finger stick method of specimen collection according to age specific patient population and department guidelines using proper equipment and procedures constructive feedback regarding their practice.


• Updates collected specimens in computer system and pulls up collection labels accurately and timely.


• Obtain nasal swabs for Flu/COVID/RSV on age 2 and above


• Obtain throat swab for Strep/ or throat culture

EKG Functions

• Performs technically adequate EKGs on all age groups according to department policy.


• Maintains patient records in proper order and correctly finds all reports and information in the medical record per department policy and procedures.


• Attend a 4-hour rhythm course to recognize good, bad and deadly rhythms 


• Interacts effectively with other team members in a timely manner to keep them informed of changes.


• Accurately receives and sends telephone messages and communicates them to the appropriate persons in a timely manner.

Professional Behaviors

• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.


• Follows hospital/department dress code policies.


• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physician, patients, and other employees.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

CQI Responsibilities

• Seeks and accepts feedback and suggestions from customers and suppliers and incorporates this information in improvements.


• Models the hospitals Purpose, Vision, and Values in daily work.


• Participates unit and interdepartmental Quality Improvement activities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.


• Completes all hospital-wide mandatory in-services: infection control, bloodborne pathogens, safety, back care.


• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures.


• Attends services and other educational programs as required.


• Adheres to all Corporate Responsibility program policy and procedures and reports suspected violations appropriately.


• Participates in at least 75% of staff meetings annually.

Environment of Care Requirements

• Can describe hospitals procedure for completing both a patient or visitor and an employee incident.


• Wears employee identification at all times.


• Understand and can describe proper disposal of biohazardous waste.


• Locates MSDS sheets and can describe their use.


• Understands and can describe responsibility during "External Disaster".


• Patient Population Served - Pediatric/Adolescent/Adult/Geriatric


• Demonstrates knowledge of patient population served development norms and addresses abnormal findings.


• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate assessments and planning of care for patient population served.


• Demonstrates competency and knowledge of appropriate equipment for patient population served.


• Demonstrates appropriate airway management and suctioning technique for patient population served.


• Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse/neglect for patient population served and takes measures to report them according to protocol.


• Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury in the patient population served.


• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate technique to obtain vital signs and is able to interpret norms for the patient population served.


• Demonstrates knowledge of location and use of emergency equipment and drugs for the patient population served.


• Provide education to patient /family based on identified learning needs of the patient population served.