ED Technician I

Bayhealth; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision

Disability and life insurance

On-site child care

Educational reimbursement

Flex spending accounts

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

The ED Technician I at Bayhealth Medical Center's Sussex Campus Hospital provides nursing assistant services under the supervision of a licensed nurse, delivering patient care to neonatal through geriatric populations. Responsibilities include vital signs, blood draws, EKGs, transport, specimen collection, and assisting with ED procedures.

Required education includes a High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support; one year of patient care experience (or documented competency) is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Credential: Basic Life Support.
• Experience: One year patient care experience (Acute, Long-Term, or EMT Setting) or documented clinical competency to perform essential tasks and functions.

Responsibilities

• Follow the ED Tech I plan of care established by the RN; duties include drawing blood, EKG, transporting patients, collecting specimens, point of care testing, assisting with ED procedures, applying sling/cervical collar/splints/crutches, bathing and feeding.
• Document all patient care per policies and procedures.
• Assist with diagnostic/therapeutic exams and patient preparation (NPO, diet changes).
• Support other nursing/ancillary staff and ensure age-appropriate care across patient populations.
• Communicate patient information to RNs promptly and maintain compliance with standards.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support

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

Per Diem 0 Hours

Shift

Day/ Nights

Salary Range

16.98 - 25.48 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, and pulse oximetry, drawing blood, 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, drawing blood, 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; Certificate Program EKG; Certificate Program Medical Assistant
• Credential(s): Nationally Registered Certified Phlebotomy Technician; Completion of "Interpretation of basic dysrhythmias course".
• Experience: