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ED Technician

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center -
Chesapeake, VA

Job Details

Qualifications

BLS Certification
High school diploma or GED
Basic life support
Medical laboratory work experience
Medical assisting
Orthopedics
Aseptic technique
CNA
Certified Medical Assistant

Full Job Description

Summary

The Emergency Department Technician (ED tech) is responsible for assisting in the Emergency Department and Observation Unit for direct patient care under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse. Tasks are based on accepted standards of emergency and outpatient practice and are performed within the scope of education, training and experience of the ED Tech. An ED tech is responsible for orienting and assisting in the training of new staff and students. He/She must be competent and apply knowledge in aseptic technique, laboratory services, and orthopedic and minor surgical procedures. An ED tech demonstrates competence in handling the infant pediatric age group, adolescent age group, and adult geriatric age group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

Demonstrate skill and judgment necessary to implement interventions and procedures necessary for total patient care as delegated by the RN
Perform concepts of aseptic technique according to the hospital policy and procedures and the aseptic technique competency:
- Wipe down all treatment surfaces in unit with approved solution
- Report break in aseptic technique immediately to the Charge Nurse
- Discard contaminated items immediately and notify Charge Nurse
- Follow established routines and utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner
Restocks supplies and equipment, keeping all bedside areas clean.
Demonstrate the ability to operate equipment in the Emergency Department and Observation Unit
Demonstrates competency in operating electrocardiogram equipment including loading graph paper
Perform orthostatic blood pressures
Perform blood glucose monitoring, urine pregnancy test, urine dipstick
Perform Bladder scans
Prepare STD/wet prep exams
Transport specimens to lab as required
Collect urinalysis according to departmental procedure
Perform phlebotomy services on all patients
Prepare specimens to be sent to consulting laboratories
Acknowledge, "collect" and correlate identified specimens and deliver to proper laboratory department
Interpret physician orders for laboratory testing
Perform computer data entry for lab specimens
Obtain blood products from Blood Bank
Assist physician and/or physician assistant with closed reduction procedures
Assist physician and/or physician assistant during orthopedic procedures
Demonstrate crutch walking to patients
Apply splints
Assist in fitting and applying patients with orthopedic equipment
Assist physician and/or physician assistant with suturing/stapling
Remove sutures/staples under the direction of the RN, physician assistant or physician
Insertion of Foley Catheters based on current infection control guidelines
Removal of Foley catheters
May assist with enemas
Insertion of Peripheral Intravenous Therapy
Remove peripheral intravenous lines and intraosseous access
Transport patients within the hospital

Ensure that vital signs are taken and recorded as directed
Accurately notify nurse and appropriate health care team of pertinent changes in patient's condition
Initiate basic definitive care or life support measures under the supervision of an RN
Input physician orders and document vital signs and procedures performed
Assist nurse with triage vital signs on patient and charts; reports specific observations to RN
Follow proper procedure for quick registering/arriving patients in electronic medical record system upon arrival to emergency department/observation
Communicate appropriate triage data to charge nurse/staff nurse in order for them to determine bed placement
Bring patients in from waiting areas based on the direction of charge nurse or triage nurse, and prepares them for examination
Document/report clinical finding to RN in complete fashion
Initiate care and standards of patient care for specific injuries and illnesses as directed by staff and standing protocols
Assist EMS/RN staff with transferring of patients to beds
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, staff meetings, and in-services
Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Supervises: None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent with post-training as either a Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, Paramedic, Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, or are a Nursing or EMS student

Preferred Education: Not applicable

Experience: 2+ years' experience in direct patient care environment, an acute care facility, corpsman experience, or formal phlebotomy/laboratory/EMT/paramedic training; must demonstrate competency in aseptic technique, cardiac arrhythmias, laboratory services, and orthopedic and minor surgical procedures

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicant must hold a current BLS certification.

Experience

Required

2 year(s): experience in direct patient care environment, an acute care facility, corpsman experience, or formal phlebotomy/laboratory/EMT/paramedic training

Education

Required

High School or better
Technical/other training or better in Emergency Medical Tech or related field

Preferred

Technical/other training or better in Medical Assisting or related field
Technical/other training or better in Nursing Assistant or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Saving

Skills

Required

Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
Emergency Medical Tech
Paramedic

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Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

Demonstrate skill and judgment necessary to implement interventions and procedures necessary for total patient care as delegated by the RN

Perform concepts of aseptic technique according to the hospital policy and procedures and the aseptic technique competency:

Wipe down all treatment surfaces in unit with approved solution

Report break in aseptic technique immediately to the Charge Nurse

Discard contaminated items immediately and notify Charge Nurse

Follow established routines and utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner

Restocks supplies and equipment, keeping all bedside areas clean.

Demonstrate the ability to operate equipment in the Emergency Department and Observation Unit

Demonstrates competency in operating electrocardiogram equipment including loading graph paper

Perform orthostatic blood pressures

Perform blood glucose monitoring, urine pregnancy test, urine dipstick

Perform Bladder scans

Prepare STD/wet prep exams

Transport specimens to lab as required

Collect urinalysis according to departmental procedure

Perform phlebotomy services on all patients

Prepare specimens to be sent to consulting laboratories

Acknowledge, "collect" and correlate identified specimens and deliver to proper laboratory department

Interpret physician orders for laboratory testing

Perform computer data entry for lab specimens

Obtain blood products from Blood Bank

Assist physician and/or physician assistant with closed reduction procedures

Assist physician and/or physician assistant during orthopedic procedures

Demonstrate crutch walking to patients

Apply splints

Assist in fitting and applying patients with orthopedic equipment

Assist physician and/or physician assistant with suturing/stapling

Remove sutures/staples under the direction of the RN, physician assistant or physician

Insertion of Foley Catheters based on current infection control guidelines

Removal of Foley catheters

May assist with enemas

Insertion of Peripheral Intravenous Therapy

Remove peripheral intravenous lines and intraosseous access

Transport patients within the hospital

Ensure that vital signs are taken and recorded as directed

Accurately notify nurse and appropriate health care team of pertinent changes in patient's condition

Initiate basic definitive care or life support measures under the supervision of an RN

Input physician orders and document vital signs and procedures performed

Assist nurse with triage vital signs on patient and charts; reports specific observations to RN

Follow proper procedure for quick registering/arriving patients in electronic medical record system upon arrival to emergency department/observation

Communicate appropriate triage data to charge nurse/staff nurse in order for them to determine bed placement

Bring patients in from waiting areas based on the direction of charge nurse or triage nurse, and prepares them for examination

Document/report clinical finding to RN in complete fashion

Initiate care and standards of patient care for specific injuries and illnesses as directed by staff and standing protocols

Assist EMS/RN staff with transferring of patients to beds

Attend required hospital-wide orientations, staff meetings, and in-services

Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Supervises: None

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent with post-training as either a Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, Paramedic, Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, or are a Nursing or EMS student

Preferred Education: Not applicable

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicant must hold a current BLS certification.

Experience

Education

Licenses & Certifications

Skills