ED Tech - Proctor Emergency

Carle Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Peoria, IL is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support nurses and physicians across all ages and health problems. The role includes nursing assistant duties, phlebotomy, and 12-lead ECG tracings performed under RN supervision.

The position emphasizes adherence to infection control, patient safety, and efficient unit operation, with opportunities for CPI and BLS-aligned training and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• CPI Training completed within 3 months.
• BLS training completed within 30 days.
• HS Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of the RN provides indirect care that supports the ED mission.
• Participates in cost containment, reduces overtime, and attends required classes.
• Promotes patient safety and infection control per protocol.
• Provides direct patient care including phlebotomy and 12-lead ECG tracing.

Skills

CPI Training

BLS

Acute care

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Performs Patient Care Activities as delegated by the Nurse and/or Physician for patients of all age's groups with both acute and chronic health problems. The Non-Licensed Emergency Department Technician provides direct patient care that encompasses the nursing assistant role, phlebotomy, and 12-lead ECG tracings.

Overview

Performs Patient Care Activities as delegated by the Nurse and/or Physician for patients of all age's groups with both acute and chronic health problems. The Non-Licensed Emergency Department Technician provides direct patient care that encompasses the nursing assistant role, phlebotomy, and 12-lead ECG tracings.

Qualifications

Certifications: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 3 months - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED, Work Experience: Acute care

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the RN provides indirect care that supports the Emergency Department mission by:

• PARTICIPATION:
• in cost containment
• development/maintenance of positive work environment
• minimizing overtime
• attending required classes and meetings
• participating in unit committees
• adheres to all policies and procedures
• PROMOTING PATIENT SAFETY:
• applies protective devices correctly
• anticipates patient request, makes rounds every hour as a minimum
• assists RN in planning patient care
• maintains a safe unit environment
• PROMOTING INFECTION CONTROL:
• washes hands before and after patient contact
• handles soiled linen, equipment and instruments per protocol
• maintains sterile asepsis
• changes and secures dressings
• maintains isolation technique
• PROMOTING PERSONAL SAFETY:
• utilizes p.p.e. appropriately
• keeps hallways clear of furniture/equipment, everything on one side
• PROVIDES DAILY INVENTORY MAINTENANCE:
• maintains support areas (kitchen, nurses’ station, utility rooms) clean/stocked
• restocks equipment in patient rooms
• accountable for wheelchairs, thermometers and other pertinent equipment
• completes appropriate work form for maintenance and clinical engineering service, equipment work orders, including removing from service

Provides direct patient care that demonstrates our mission and values. Evidenced by:

• PROVIDES CARE AS DIRECTED:
• Perform pulse oximetry
• Foley catheter, straight cath insertion/placement, minicath – excludes children and infants
• performs and documents selected diagnostic tests – phlebotomy & 12-lead ECG recording
• performs lab testing as appropriate
• provides care for the patient requiring restraint or seclusion
• Performs splint application (Methodist only)
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
• PROVIDES OBSERVATION AND MEASUREMENT OF PATIENT INFORMATION PER POLICY:
• temperatures - oral, rectal (axillary only under the direction of RN)
• Pulse - apical and radial,
• Blood pressure,
• height and weight,
• intake and output,
• pain ratings

Demonstrates a thorough understanding and working knowledge of all equipment necessary to perform job functions. Performs and documents special procedures per policy:

• application of heat/cold
• decubitus care
• pelvic exam setup
• I & D setup
• surgical skin prep
• apply ace/TEDS/binders
• apply/remove leads
• assist coughing & deep breathing
• assist with physical exam
• maintain and clean suction equipment
• application of hypo/hyperthermia unit
• care of oxygen equipment.
• room set-up for trauma
• suture set-up
• moderate sedation set-up
• patient prep for any procedure
• Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment.

Performs direct patient care that significantly impacts patient satisfaction evidenced by:

• PROMOTION OF PATIENT WELLNESS:
• maintain a pleasant environment for patients by keeping rooms visually clean and uncluttered
• ready to monitor patient post-procedure
• participates in admission, transport and discharge of patients
• assist patients with -in-bed mobility; transfers to/from bed, WC, stretcher, or chair; positioning for alignment and comfort
• ASSIST PATIENTS WITH NUTRITION MANAGEMENT:
• prepares patients for meals by offering washing of hands, mouth care and positioning in chair or bed before meal tray arrives
• delivers trays
• documents intake per policy
• feeds dependent patients as needed
• provides fresh water, ice and snacks.
• PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH ELIMINATION PROCEDURES:
• offers/removes bedpans and urinals
• provides catheter care per policy
• removes Foley catheters
• Applies external urinary catheters
• empty urinary drainage bags using goggles and gloves
• collect specimens for ordered tests
• catheterize female and male patients
• communicates any intake and output