ED Technician I

The ED Technician I job duties may include but not be limited to the following activities: Assists patients with personal hygiene, feeding, showering/bathing as appropriate, ADLs, takes/monitors patient vital signs; bed-making and cleaning duties as appropriate.

Position Requirements

• Obtain patient information as directed by the RN and communicate back results (vital signs, intake and output, height and weight).
• Apply monitor leads, setup and assist with pelvic exams.
• Apply Orthopedic Casting Lab (OCL) splints and notify the ordering provider of completion.
• Conduct point-of-care testing for troponin, D-dimers, and glucose and post results to patient chart, as directed by the RN.
• Assist the nurse in providing appropriate patient and family emotional support.
• Clean patient room and ensure supplies are adequately stocked after patient transfer/discharge.
• Transport patient to designated location as directed by the RN.

Essential Functions

• Perform EKGs as directed by the RN and present results to the assigned physician.
• Collects laboratory specimens (blood, urine, and stools) as directed by the RN.
• Label and transport specimens as defined by hospital policy.
• Respond to call lights and patient requests.
• Assist with undressing patients and securing belongings.
• Ensure safe environment by raising side rails and ensuring call light within reach upon leaving patient, and orient patient/family to room.
• Assist patients needing wheelchair or lifting support out of vehicles.
• Use, clean, and return equipment to proper area.
• Perform Quality Control (QC), report equipment failures, and participate in preventative care for equipment as per department policies.
• Follow department and hospital safety and infection control policies as pertains to equipment.

Physical Demands

Medium Work: Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or 10lbs constantly.

Educational, Licensure, & Experience Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Keyboard and data entry skills as well as medical terminology preferred.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Previous Nurse Assistant, Unit Assistant, Medical Assistant, or medical clerical experience preferred.
• Emergency experience preferred.

Keywords: Emergency Medicine, ED, ER, Emergency Dept, Emergency Department, Emergency Room, Emergency Medical Specialist, Critical Care, EM