ED Technician I Full Time Nights

Tenet Healthcare; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare facility as an ED Technician I! This role is essential for providing technical and direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency department. You will collaborate closely with registered nurses and the care team to ensure high-quality patient experiences, while also participating in ongoing training and personal growth opportunities. If you are passionate about patient care and want to make a difference in the lives of others, this position offers a fulfilling and impactful career path in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a PCA/PCT, CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT, or Phlebotomy program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists registered nurse with patient observation and data gathering.
• Collaborates with care team to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and comfort.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Data Gathering

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified PCA/PCT Program

Certified Nurse Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Program

EMT Program

Phlebotomy Training Program

Job description

Job Description - ED Technician I Full Time Nights (2506000475)

Description:

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

Summary Description:

The ED Tech I is a member of the emergency department patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The ED TECH I is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and ED Tech I skills and scope of practice.

1. Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and objective of continuous improvement, teamwork, and the mission vision and values of the DMC.
2. Assists the registered nurse by gathering data on patient conditions, direct patient observation. Reports changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse. Documents interventions and patient responses according to policy. Assists nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations.
3. Assists in the training/orientation of other technicians and care team members as directed.
4. Follows all departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety environmental and infection control standards.
5. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and expresses interest in patient progress. Answers questions from patients and their families and explains procedures and processes within the scope of their training/responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality.
6. As required by unit needs, performs general clerical duties which may include, but are not limited to, answering telephones and call lights, greeting patients and visitors.
7. Enhances personal growth through participation in workshops, educational programs, in-service meetings, and reviewing current literature. Shares joint accountability (with the institution) for maintaining competencies.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Graduation from a school of practical nursing ...OR ...
3. Completion of one of the following:
1. A Certified PCA/PCT Program
2. A Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training.
3. A Medical Assistant Program.
4. An EMT Program
5. A phlebotomy training program.
4. With six (6) months direct patient care experience, preferred.

Scheduled Hours: 72

Shift Type: Nights

FTE: 0.900000

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