ED Technician I

Bayhealth; Milford (DE); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health insurance

On Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Bayhealth Medical Center is seeking an ED Technician I for the Sussex Campus Hospital in Delaware. The role delivers clinical nursing assistant services under RN supervision and supports patient care for all ages.

After competency verification, duties include vitals, blood draws, IV access, EKG, and transport. In addition to care delivery, you will document care per policy, assist with ED procedures, and support the nursing team.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• One year patient care experience required (acute/long-term/EMT) or documented clinical competency.

Responsabilidades

• Follow ED Tech I plan of care established by the Registered Nurse; tasks include venipuncture, IV insertion, EKG, transporting patients, obtaining specimens, and assist with procedures.
• Document all patient care according to policies.
• Perform patient care per guidelines for diagnostics and exams (NPO, labs, x-rays).
• Assist other nursing and ancillary staff as requested.
• Provide care appropriate to age groups served (neonate to geriatrics).
• Communicate relevant patient information to the RN in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with JCAHO standards.
• Assist with activities of daily living, patient transport, meals, and other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Communication

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support

Descripción del empleo

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?

Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton . We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Sussex Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 72 Hours

Shift: Nights

SALARY RANGE:17.83 - 26.75 HOURLY

General Summary

The ED Technician I position involves the delivery of clinical nursing assistant services to patients. The ED Tech I functions under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse or therapist; they provide care, which does not require the judgment and skills of a licensed professional. After competency verification, the ED Technician I may deliver patient care services to the neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The care may include, but is not limited to, the following: obtaining and recording in the EHR blood pressure, pulse, temperature, pulse oximetry, venipuncture, IV insertion, EKG, transporting patients, obtain urine and stool specimens, perform point of care testing, assist with ED procedures, measure and assist in applying sling, cervical collar, splints and crutches, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulating, transferring, feeding, observing, and reporting the general well-being of the person(s) to whom they are providing care.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Follow the ED Tech I plan of care established by the Registered Nurse within a specified timeframe; including, but not limited to, Venipuncture, Peripheral Intravenous insertion , EKG, transporting patients, obtaining urine and stool specimens, performing point of care testing, assisting with ED procedures, measuring and assisting in applying sling, cervical collar, splints and crutches, mouth care, bathing, AM and PM care, assistance with ambulation, transfers to chair and/or bed, taking and documenting vital signs, and recording accurate intake and output.
2. 2. Documents all patient care delivered according to established policies and procedures.
3. 3. Perform patient care based on established guidelines to diagnostic and therapeutic exams; i.e., NPO for labs or x-rays, OR, diet changes related to tests.
4. 4. Assist other members of nursing team and/or ancillary departments as requested.
5. 5. Perform duties with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on the assigned units (i.e. neonates, infants, school age children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics).
6. 6. Communicate relevant patient information to a professional nurse within the appropriate timeframe based on level of urgency; Report problems immediately to a professional nurse.
7. 7. Maintain compliance with JCAHO standards.
8. 8. May at times include the following additional duties: monitoring patient behavior; assist in de-escalation; assist patient with daily living activities, such as bathing or dressing; provide one to one observation during monitored visitations; serve and assist with meals; keep facilities clean by performing tasks, and changing bed linens as needed; participate in any patient activity; help transport patients within the hospital; and assist with restraining the patient if they become physically violent.
9. 9. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or GED;
  
• Credential(s): Basic Life Support
• Experience:

  Required: One year patient care experience. (Acute, Long-Term, or EMT Setting). Ordocumentedclinical competency to perform essential tasks and functions.(Documentation is defined as clinical certifications including, but not limited to: CCMA, CMAA, or CNA).

  Preferred: 1- 3 years of clinical experience providing direct patient care in an acute care or psychiatric setting.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: Certificate Program Phlebotomy,EKG orMedical Assistant
  
• Credential(s): Nationally Registered Certified Phlebotomy Technician;Completion of “Interpretation of basic dysrhythmias course.”
  
• Experience:

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