ED Technician, Part-Time

Saint Luke’s Health System; McDonald Chapel (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System is seeking an ED Technician to perform direct and indirect patient care tasks in the emergency department under RN supervision. Responsibilities include basic care such as bathing, feeding, toileting, mobility, and rounds to ensure safety and satisfaction.

Applicants should have a nursing assistant certification, EMT certification, or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing (equivalent to 6 months of experience).

Qualifications

• Nursing assistant certification, EMT certification, or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing course (equivalent to 6 months of experience).
• Six months experience as an ED Technician or EMT preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care (bathing, hygiene, toileting, feeding and hydration, ambulation and positioning).
• Perform regular patient rounds in the ED to support safety and patient satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with all team members.
• Maintain ED-specific competency and assist with patient care as delegated by the RN.

Education

Nursing assistant certification

EMT certification

Fundamentals of Nursing course

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 a ED Technician or EMT 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

Part Time
Evening (United States of America)