ED Tech - Emergency Department- Full Time Day shift

3410 Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital is seeking an ED Tech Level I for the Emergency Department. The role includes performing vital signs, 12-lead EKG, bedside blood glucose testing, wound care, and aseptic techniques under RN supervision.

Responsibilities also include patient transport, monitoring, and ensuring equipment readiness. A High School diploma and BLS certifications are required, with strong communication and teamwork skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited program.
• BLS certification required; instructor and provisional credentials noted.
• Proficient with basic computer systems and documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate patient care under RN supervision.
• Record vital signs, perform 12-lead EKG, and bedside glucose testing.
• Assist with aseptic procedures and basic wound care.
• Transport patients, supplies, and medications safely.
• Monitor patients and document observations as required.
• Maintain stocked patient-care areas and assist with equipment setup.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Proficiency with desktop computer

Team-player

Proficiency obtaining vital signs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

BLS - Instructor

BLS - Provisional

Job description

Job Summary

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital has an opportunity for an ED Tech in the Emergency Department.

Shift

Full-Time Day Shift

Role

The Emergency Department (ED) Tech Level I is a multi-skilled caregiver who functions under the direction of the professional Registered Nurse.

• Provides safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing the following patient care functions and technical procedures: vital signs, 12-lead EKG, bedside blood sugar testing, superficial wound care, oral suctioning, splint application, instruction of safe ambulation with crutches.
• Must understand and practice aseptic technique when required: urethral catheterization, sterile tray preparation, dressing applications and all phlebotomy.
• Must be able to operate and observe cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias (site specific Kennestone ED), as well as operate pulse oximetry monitors.
• Requires knowledge of all specialty instruments and trays, including trauma resuscitation equipment and set-up, ENT trays, special procedure trays.
• Transports patients, unit supplies, equipment, and patient medications.
• Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked with supplies.
• Monitor's patients in restraint/seclusion and documents observations.
• Performs other duties deemed necessary to ensure delivery of patient care.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Provides safe, age-appropriate care to the patient: Obtain and document vital signs; inform nurse if vital signs are abnormal.
• Perform 12-lead EKG and hand to ED physician.
• Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform nurse if result is abnormal.
• Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by nurse or physician.
• Instruct patient regarding safe crutch ambulation techniques with return demonstration by patient.
• Oral suctioning.
• Superficial wound care.
• Perform procedures using aseptic technique: Urethral catheterization, sterile tray preparation, dressing application, phlebotomy.
• Telesitter Facility Liaison: Tracks, delivers, maintains, and retrieves telesitter carts; troubleshoots cart connectivity issues and places IT tickets if necessary; performs safe room guideline checks upon initiation and every hand-off; performs environmental rounds; responds to remote telesitter escalation; notifies Nurse and/or charge Nurse when face to face redirection is required.
• Transport, using good body mechanics as appropriate: Patients via stretcher or wheelchair, ensuring patient safety; unit supplies; equipment; patient medications.
• Monitor’s patients in restraint / seclusion: Frequency of monitoring as per policy; document monitoring as per policy; notify nurse of abnormal findings or observation.
• Observe cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias: Recognize cardiac rhythms and communicate findings to registered professional as appropriate; provide accurate patient information for each monitor in use; responsible for cleaning and maintaining monitors and pumps in monitor room.
• Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked.

Required Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited program

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - 1.00
• BLS - Instructor 1.00
• BLS - Provisional 1.00

Required Minimum Experience

Required

Required Minimum Skills

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) required.
• Proficiency with desktop computer required.
• Demonstrate willingness to be a team-player and a self-starter required.
• Proficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processes required.

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