Certified Emergency Department Technician

1029 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; Pocono (ID); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Emergency Department technician to support the fast-paced ED environment at Lehigh Valley Hospital—Pocono. You will assist with patient history, prepare rooms, and help transport patients to treatment areas.

You will perform ECGs, venipuncture, and clerical duties while maintaining patient confidentiality and supporting the ED team. Evening shifts and rotating schedules are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in an emergency department.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems.
• Ability to use emergency alert notification systems.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• Preferred: CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsabilités

• Assists in patient history collection and maintains confidentiality of records; cleans and prepares rooms between procedures; changes bed linens and restocks room supplies.
• Transports patients from triage/waiting area to the treatment area in the emergency department.
• Assists with clerical tasks such as answering phones, data entry, and maintaining medical records.
• Transports patients to and from other departments and assists with discharge using proper lifting techniques to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Performs technical tasks such as ECG (12-lead) and routine venipuncture.
• Assists with orientation of new emergency department technicians.
• Prepares patients for examinations and treatments; assists with sterile procedures when needed.
• Supports routine treatment procedures and collaborates with staff nurse/physician.

Connaissances

Emergency department experience

High School Diploma/GED

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Emergency alert systems

BLS (American Heart Association)

ACCPR/CPR certification

Description du poste

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Maintains emergency records, performs stocking and cleaning functions within the department, and assists in the provision of patient comfort measures. Performs certain technical duties as assigned by the licensed staff and assists with transporting of patients, specimens, and equipment.

Job Duties

• Assists in the collection of patient history and ensures the confidentiality of records as well as cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and changes bed linens and re-stocks room supplies.
• Transports patients from triage/waiting area to the treatment area in the emergency department.
• Assists with clerical work such as answering phones, entering data, and maintaining medical records.
• Transports patients to and from other departments and discharges patients in wheelchairs utilizing proper techniques of body mechanics to protect patients and personal safety.
• Performs technical tasks such as administering a 12- lead electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.
• Assists with orientation of new emergency department technicians.
• Prepares patients for examinations/treatments such as draping patients, opening sterile supplies, and set-up and removal of IVs.
• Assists in routine treatment procedures and works with staff nurse and/or physician with sterile procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year of experience in an emergency department.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to use emergency alert notification systems.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift

Evening Shift

Address

206 E Brown St

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono

Position Type

Onsite

Union

LVH-P SEIU

Work Schedule

EOW and holiday rotation

Department

1029-00124 Emergency Room

Culture

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust - and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune - align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence - you will have a rewarding and successful career here.