ED Tech

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Under close supervision, provides technical support for physicians and nurses in the Emergency Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform phlebotomy. 
• Perform 12 lead EKGs. 
• Transport patients to other departments. 
• Place patients on cardiac and vital sign monitor. 
• Perform Point of Care Testing. 
• Obtain lab specimens and documents all care/procedures provided.   
• Clean equipment and workspace. 
• Order/stock department supplies. 
• Clerical unit tasks as required/requested. 
• Demonstrate positive customer service relations. 
• Routinely participates in QI projects and encourages department to continuously improve. 
• Assist co-workers as needed/requested. 
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively. 
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance. 
• Perform other essential duties as assigned. 

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Currently licensed as a certified nursing assistant or emergency medical technician in the state of Missouri. 
• Minimum of six (6) months direct patient care experience preferred.   
• This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatric. 
• Current BLS required. 
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day. 
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard. 
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines. 
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing. 
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition. 
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs. 
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.