ED Tech FT Night Emergency Department Methodist

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a full-time Night position in the Emergency Department to perform both special and routine patient care procedures and assist in the care of critically ill and stable patients under the direction of the clinical nurse.

Responsibilities include transporting stable monitored and non-monitored patients, taking and recording vitals, stocking and cleaning patient care areas, and assisting with the operation of various equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
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• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• EMT or PCA certification preferred.
• Knowledge of routine patient care procedures.
• Familiarity with standard medical equipment and supplies.
• Basic infection control knowledge.
• Knowledge of EMTALA.
• Some hospital patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs both special and routine patient care procedures under nursing supervision.
• Transports stable monitored and non-monitored patients.
• Takes and records patient’s vital signs.
• Stocks and cleans patient care and supply areas.
• Assists in operation of various equipment.

Skills

BLS (AHA)

EMT or PCA certification

Routine patient care

Infection control

EMTALA knowledge

Equipment familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Standard hospital equipment

Job description

***This is a FT Night position***

Performs both special and routine patient care procedures and assists in the nursing care of the critically ill and stable patients in the Emergency Department. Works under the direction of the clinical nurse. Transports stable monitored and non-monitored patients. Takes and records patient’s vital signs. Stocks and cleans patient care and supply areas. Assists in the operation of various equipment.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.


• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.


• EMT or PCA certification is preferred.


• Requires knowledge of routine patient care procedures.


• Requires familiarity with standard medical equipment and supplies.


• Requires basic understanding of infection control.


• Requires Knowledge of EMTALA


• Some experience in patient care within a hospital setting is preferred.