How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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 the following patient care functions and technical procedures: vital signs, 12-lead EKG, bedside blood sugar testing, superficial wound care, oral suctioning, splint application, instruction of safe ambulation with crutches.
- Must understand and practice aseptic technique when required: urethral catheterization, sterile tray preparation, dressing applications and all phlebotomy.
- Must be able to operate and observe cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias (site specific Kennestone ED), as well as operate pulse oximetry monitors.
- Requires knowledge of all specialty instruments and trays, including trauma resuscitation equipment and set-up, ENT trays, special procedure trays.
- Transports patients, unit supplies, equipment, and patient medications.
- Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked with supplies.
Monitor’s patients in restraint/seclusion and documents observations.
- Performs other duties deemed necessary to ensure delivery of patient care.
At Wellstar, not one patient, symptom or treatment plan is the same—even in an emergency. The new, state-of-the-art emergency department (ED) at Wellstar Kennestone delivers quality and compassionate care to every patient, every time and:
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Level I Emergency Cardiac Care Center - Comprehensive, Personalized Emergency Care; ensures patients get the expert treatment in time to save lives, reduce disability and improve quality of life.
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Level II Trauma Center - Prompt, Compassionate Trauma Care - Level II Trauma Center with separate ambulance entrance for faster diagnosis, treatment and direct CT access when minutes matter.
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Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center - Expert, Advanced Stroke Care - Joint Commission designated Comprehensive Stroke Center ready to receive and treat the most complex cases.
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Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Cardiac Center
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Kid-Focused Emergency Care - Dedicated pediatric emergency department, specifically designed with young patients in mind.
Required Minimum Education
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High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited program
Required
Required Minimum Experience
Required Minimum Skills
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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.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
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Basic Life Support 1.00 Required 1.00
Additional Licenses and Certifications
We’d like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we’ll help you make the most of all life’s moments – on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including: Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy. We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our team members and our team members care for the community.
Make a difference in patients’ lives… and your own! Here, it’s more than healthcare – it’s CareerCare!
