ED Technician I

Bayhealth; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability and Life Insurance

On Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Flex Spending Accounts

Voluntary Benefits: Critical Care

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center in Sussex Campus Hospital seeks an ED Technician I to deliver basic nursing assistant services under supervision. The role covers a wide age range from neonates to geriatrics, including venipuncture, IVs, EKGs, specimen collection, and patient transport.

The ED Tech I works within a nurse-led plan of care, documents care, and supports the ED team across daily routine tasks and patient care activities. Shift is Days; full-time (72 hours) with hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Credential: Basic Life Support.
• Experience: One year patient care experience or documented clinical competency.

Responsibilities

• Follow the ED Tech I plan of care, performing venipuncture, IV insertion, EKG, and transport of patients.
• Document all patient care according to established policies.
• Assist with ED procedures and age-appropriate care from neonate to geriatric.
• Maintain patient safety and report urgent issues to a nurse.
• Ensure access control and comply with medication security policies.

Skills

Venipuncture

EKG

IV insertion

Patient transport

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate Program Phlebotomy

EKG certification

Medical Assistant certification

Nationally Registered Phlebotomy Technician

Tools

EHR

Job description

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, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency 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: Days

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.

Department team members are authorized to have limited access to secured medication rooms to perform duties and responsibilities as defined in this job description. Any staff member requiring limited access to secured medication rooms must have a fully completed and signed Medication Security Agreement for Non-Licensed Personnel form on file and available upon request.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Documents all patient care delivered according to established policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Assist other members of nursing team and/or ancillary departments as requested.
• 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).
• Communicate relevant patient information to a professional nurse within the appropriate timeframe based on level of urgency; Report problems immediately to a professional nurse.
• Maintain compliance with JCAHO standards.
• 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.
• 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). Or documented clinical 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 or Medical Assistant
• Credential(s): Nationally Registered Certified Phlebotomy Technician; Completion of "Interpretation of basic dysrhythmias course."
• Experience: