Ed Support Tech Jobs

• Specialty/Department/Practice(s) – Emergency Department
• Location/Facility – Hillcrest
• Shift/Schedule – Full time nights, three 12-hour shifts per week

JOB SUMMARY

The Emergency Department (ED) Technician, under the supervision of Nursing Staff, helps in the provision of emergency care. Performs duties and direct technical care requiring knowledge of basic patient care standards and medical technology.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Helps in patient care duties. Collects data such as vital signs, weight, pulse oximetry reading, pain scale reading, pain scale rating, visual acuity, nutritional intake and output and documents on appropriate forms.
• Provides direct technical care. Helps with mobility, toileting, feeding and other personal care needs.
• Performs phlebotomy to obtain venous blood samples and obtains and delivers other specimens for Laboratory review.
• Performs clinical coordination activities.
• Helps in patient education. Consoles patients and family members and responds to their concerns.
• Helps or transports patients to and from the department.
• Communicates effectively with Nurses, Physicians, and other healthcare team members to gather and exchange information related to patient care.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal data or findings promptly. Implements Physician, Provider and Nursing orders responsibly and documents interventions according to Hospital protocol.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Relational skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both through speech and in writing.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.
• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
• Knowledge and expertise of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
• Corpsman Certificate preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) preferred.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
  • Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent