ED Tech I - Pequot ED

Yale NewHaven Health; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in Groton, CT is seeking an Emergency Department Tech to assist with care of patients of all ages in the ED under supervision of a registered nurse or physician. You will ensure rooms are stocked and equipment is working, and perform tasks to support the trauma response and patient care.

The role involves assisting physicians, documenting care, and performing basic procedures after competency. This is a full-time, on-site position in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EMT-B certification with 2 years' experience or 1 year ED Tech preferred; or enrollment in nursing program.
• One of four listed pathways to clinical experience.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Set up pleurovacs, IVs, monitor patients, and handle trauma sets.
• Perform vital signs and neuro checks; document on charts.
• Document care in Fast Track and Main ED charts.
• Assist physician by obtaining materials for suturing and basic splinting.
• Stock supplies and report faulty equipment.
• Transport patients to Med/Surg, OB or Telemetry.
• With RN/PA/MD guidance, perform routine suture removal.
• Provide crutch walking instructions.
• Respond to patient call bells and requests.
• Perform precision glucose checks after competency.
• Perform CPR and chest compressions.
• Perform phlebotomy when directed after competency.
• Perform EKGs as requested after competency.
• Meet performance expectations in service, teamwork, resource use, development.
• Perform other duties to ensure department efficiency.

Skills

BLS Certification

EMT-B certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

EMT-B Certification

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