ED Technician, Full-Time

Saint Luke's Health System; Garnett (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System in the United States is seeking an ED Technician to perform direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include bathing, hygiene, feeding, toileting, ambulation and positioning in the emergency room.

The role emphasizes patient safety and satisfaction through regular rounds and teamwork. Certification requirements include BLS and nursing-related credentials; experience preferred and internal training may be required for

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Six months experience as an ED Technician or CNA preferred.
• If no experience, completion of Saint Luke's Health System nursing support training program is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including bathing, hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition feeding and hydration.
• Assist with ambulation and positioning; ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Perform regular patient rounds in the ED and communicate effectively with the care team.
• Maintain ED-specific competencies and document appropriately.

Education

Nursing assistant certification / EMT certification / Fundamentals of Nursing

Job description

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 an ED Technician or CNA 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 Night (United States of America)

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