ED TECH

Covenant Health; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Jackson Square is looking for a full-time Emergency Department Technician. The role involves coordinating communications, providing direct patient care, and ensuring proper function of medical equipment and supplies.

Qualified candidates must be certified medical assistants or EMT trained, and CPR certified. Responsibilities include vital signs collection and lab specimen handling, with a focus on patient care and support.

Qualifications

• Certification as a medical assistant or successful completion of EMT training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and related software is preferred.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect vital signs accurately according to nurse directions.
• Use standard precautions and comply with infection control policies.
• Collect lab specimens as needed for patient flow.
• Perform STAT EKGs and daily equipment checks.
• Assist in triage and administer treatments within scope.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Infection control compliance

Lab specimen collection

EKG performance

Patient care reporting

Surgical instrument identification

Adult and pediatric emergencies

Education

Certified medical assistant or relevant training

CNA certification

Job description

Overview

Emergency Department Technician

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

The ED Tech coordinates communications on the unit; provides materials to staff and physicians; and provides direct patient care as listed on ER Tech skills checklist.

Recruiter: Rachel Dudek-Fleming | [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Collects vital signs accurately according to directions of nurse caring for patient.
• Uses standard precautions and complies with infection control policies.
• Collects lab specimens as needed to maximize patient flow.
• Performs STAT EKG’s.
• Enters and updates the ED tracking boards promptly to maximize its usefulness as a communication tool.
• Orders patient care supplies and keeps patient care supplies stocked in proper amounts.
• Cleans and wraps instruments for autoclaving, with ability to correctly identify and replace proper surgical instruments on appropriate trays.
• Checks equipment daily for proper function and completes maintenance requisitions as appropriate.li>
• Assists with transportation of patients to other areas of the medical center.
• Maintains proper levels of supplies on eye tray, ENT tray, Glucometer, etc.
• Completes all items/activities on Tech. Checklist of daily activities.
• Prepares wounds for MD. Cleans and dresses wounds appropriately.
• Assists MD with splints.
• Applies immobilizers and ace bandages, and fits patient for crutches.
• Assists MD with pelvic exams.
• Assists in triage with vital signs.
• Administers appropriate treatments to patients with scope of ability. Reports observed changes in patient condition to nurse.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Removes medications from the delivery system and promptly gives to the appropriate nursing staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Must be a certified medical assistant, or have successfully completed training as an Emergency Medical Technician or successfully completed the first year of an accredited nursing school program, or have CNA certification.*

Minimum Experience

Functional knowledge of medical terminology, software and hardware related to data and ordering systems preferred.

Licensure Requirement

Must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/Provider C) or be recertified during the orientation period.