ED Support Tech NIGHTS - Round Rock

Baylor Scott & White Health; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

A health care organization is seeking an ED Support Tech for full-time night shifts in Round Rock, TX. The role involves assisting nursing staff in emergency care, collecting patient data, and providing direct technical care. Candidates should have a high school diploma and one year of experience in a healthcare setting, along with effective communication skills. Immediate health benefits and a 401(k) plan with matching are available.

Qualifications

• 1 Year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• BLS certification either current or within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care duties and collects objective data.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal findings promptly.
• Provides direct technical care and assists with personal needs.
• Performs phlebotomy and delivers specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare team members.
• Engages in clinical coordination and communicates with nurses and physicians.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

1 Year of Experience

BLS Certification within 30 days

Job description

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Job Summary

The Emergency Department (ED) Technician, under the supervision of Nursing Staff, assists in the provision of emergency care. Performs duties and direct technical care requiring knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical technology.

Location

Round Rock, TX

Shift

FT NIGHTS (7pm-7am)

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Assists in patient care duties. Collects objective data such as vital signs, weight, pulse oximetry reading, pain scale reading, pain scale rating, visual acuity, nutritional intake and output and documents on appropriate forms.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal data or findings promptly. Implements Physician, Provider and Nursing orders responsibly and documents interventions according to Hospital protocol.
• Provides direct technical care. Assists with mobility, toileting, feeding and other personal care needs.
• Performs phlebotomy to obtain venous blood samples and obtains and delivers other specimens for Laboratory analysis.
• Assists or transports patients to and from the department.
• Assists in patient education. Comforts patients and family members and responds to their concerns.
• Performs clinical coordination activities.
• Communicates effectively with Nurses, Physicians, and other healthcare team members to gather and exchange information related to patient care.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge and understanding of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.
• Corpsman Certificate preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) preferred.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care