ED Technician, Part-Time

Saint Luke's Health System; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System in New Jersey is seeking an ED Technician to support the emergency department with direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include basic patient care, rounds, and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.

Applicants with nursing assistant or EMT certification, or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing, may qualify; six months experience preferred. Training program available for those without experience.

Qualifications

• Nursing assistant certification, EMT certification, or Fundamentals of Nursing course completion.
• Six months experience or greater as an ED Technician or EMT preferred.
• Applicants with no experience must complete the SLHS nursing support training program as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the RN.
• Perform regular patient rounds in the ED.
• Maintain emergency department competency and communicate with the care team.

Education

Nursing assistant certification

EMT certification

Fundamentals of Nursing course completion

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)