ED Tech I - Pequot ED

Yale New Haven Health; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Groton, CT is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support patient care across ages. The role operates under supervision from a registered nurse or physician, ensuring treatment rooms are stocked and equipment is functioning, and assisting with various trauma response tasks and routine procedures.

Primary duties include monitoring patient status, documenting care, assisting with sutures, splinting, and phlebotomy after competency training.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification required.
• Education options include multiple pathways as listed in the qualifications section.
• ED Tech role supports various care activities under RN/MD supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs trauma response support: set up pleurovacs, IVs, monitor patient status.
• Conducts VS and neuro checks; documents findings.
• Documents care in charts and Fast Track/Main ED systems.
• Assists physician with sutures, dressings, minor splinting.
• Stocks unit supplies and reports equipment issues.
• Transports patients to Med/Surg, OB or Telemetry as needed.
• Under guidance of RN/PA/MD, performs routine suture removal.
• Gives crutch walking instructions to patients.
• Responds to patient call bells and aid requests.
• Performs glucose checks after competency requirements.
• Performs CPR and chest compressions.
• Performs phlebotomy under competency requirements.
• Performs ECGs as requested after competency requirements.
• Meets performance expectations in customer service and teamwork.
• Performs other duties to ensure smooth department operation.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma Or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Assist with care of patients of all ages in the emergency department in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Works under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Ensures treatment rooms are adequately stocked and equipment is in working order. Performs other tasks as directed by Charge RN. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Performs various functions as a member of the trauma response teams including but not limited to: setting up pleurovacs, setting up I.V.?s, placing patient on monitor (ECG/NIBP/SA-O2), delivering used trauma sets with forms to sterilization room and picking up new sets (if available).
• 2.Performs VS and neuro checks and documents them on charts
• 3.Documents care provided on chart on every patient, in Fast Track; and all patient interactions in the Main ED
• 4.Assists emergency physician by obtaining necessary materials for suturing, dressings and performs basic splinting on fingers, shoulders or ankle.
• 5.Stocks unit supplies and reports defective equipment on every shift.
• 6.Transport patients when necessary to Med/Surg, OB or Telemetry units.
• 7.Under the guidance of an RN, PA or MD performs routine suture removal.
• 8.Gives crutch walking instructions.
• 9.Responds to patient call bells and requests for aid.
• 10.Performs precision G Glucose checks after meeting hospital competency requirements.
• 11.Performs CPR/ Chest compressions
• 12.Performs phlebotomy when directed after meeting hospital competency requirements.
• 13.Performs EKG?s as requested after meeting hospital competency requirements.
• 14.Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
• 15.Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma Or Equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

1 of 4 are required below: 1) EMT-B certification with 2 years? experience or 1 year ED Tech experience preferred; or 2) One year of clinical completed and currently enrolled in an accredited school of Nursing; or 3) Two years recent Government Corpsmen experience; or 4) 1 year ED Tech experience

SPECIAL SKILLS

BLS Certification

YNHHS Requisition ID 197028