ED Technician I - Emergency Department

Palm Bay, Florida

Employer: Health First
Industry: Technicians
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time
Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

To be fully engaged in provide Quality/No Harm, Customer Experiences and Stewardship by assisting licensed personnel in providing direct nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Engagement:

  • Associate supports engagement through adherence to the I-CARE commitments.


Quality/No Harm:

  • Uses two patient identifiers when accessing patient information in patient care.
  • Provides safe and timely transport of patients as needed.
  • Demonstrates effective telephone etiquette.
  • Uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically.
  • Initiates patient set-up and maintains monitor equipment.
  • Cares for patients in a clean and safe environment.
  • Performs quality EKG tracing and performs Stat EKGs when requested.
  • Ensures accurate labeling of specimens.
  • Application of orthopedic splints and appliances.
  • Performs wound care/non-sterile dressings.
  • Sets up and assists for patient care procedures.
  • Assists with triage process, i.e. vital signs, data collection, etc.
  • Utilizes Health First computer systems with regard to order entry, order inquiry, and patient documentation.
  • Provides relief and assistance to HUC as needed.


Customer Experience:

  • Collects, records and reports accurate patient information.
  • Delivers basic care to patients as directed.
  • Responds to call light in a timely manner.
  • Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
  • Provides care to patients in a clean and safe environment.
  • Competently performs routine procedures.
  • Assists other associates to maintain productivity.
  • Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural and individual differences.
  • Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the health care team and promotes effective team functioning.
  • Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and flexibility.
  • May have access to IV solutions, authorized medications, and supplies as needed for patient care responsibilities.
  • Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.


Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have completed Basic Dysrhythmia course with at least 80% passing grade and completion of 80 clinical hours,
  • Or current EMT certificate or previous experience as ED Tech or CNA,
  • Or after completion of first semester in a RN/LPN program.
  • Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
  • Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
  • Must be able to lift, turn, pull, push or ambulate patients/equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift.
  • Must be able to sit, up to 90% of the assigned shift.
  • Potential for exposure to biohazardous waste, and known or unknown diseases.
Created: 2024-09-10
Reference: 074042
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Palm Bay
ZIP: 32909

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