ED Tech, Full-Time

saintlukes; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System is seeking an ED Technician to assist with direct and indirect patient care in the emergency department under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include bathing, hygiene, elimination, feeding, hydration, ambulation, and positioning, while supporting patient safety and satisfaction through regular rounds.

Six months experience or greater as an ED Technician or EMT is preferred; applicants without experience may enroll in the SLHS nursing support

Qualifications

• Six months experience or greater as a ED Technician or EMT preferred.
• Applicants with no experience must successfully complete the SLHS nursing support training program as a condition of hire to the emergency room.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care tasks under RN supervision.
• Provide basic patient care: bathing, hygiene, elimination, nutrition, hydration, ambulation, and positioning.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort with regular rounds and effective team communication.

Skills

Patient care

Team communication

Hygiene assistance

Patient safety

Education

Nursing assistant certification

EMT certification

Fundamentals of Nursing course

Job description

The ED Technician is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The ED Technician functions under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility of the ED Technician is to provide basic patient care such as bathing and hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition feeding and hydration, and ambulation and positioning in the emergency room setting. The ED Technician supports patient safety and patient satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds in the emergency room, maintaining emergency department specific competency and effectively communicating with all team members. A nursing assistant certification, EMT certification, or completion of the Fundaments of Nursing course is equal to 6 months of experience.

Six months experience or greater as a ED Technician or EMT preferred. Applicants with no experience must successfully complete the SLHS nursing support training program as a condition of hire to the emergency room.

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Job Details

• Full Time
• Swing (United States of America)