Emergency Department Care Technician I

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO seeks an Emergency Department Technician - Level 1 to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, 12-lead EKGs, specimen collection, ADL support and helping with exams.

Requires AHA BLS; Missouri Class E license; CEVO or equivalent; Mandt training; high school diploma preferred and at least one year of direct caregiving experience. Willingness to participate in lead tech duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year experience in direct patient caregiving preferred.
• Certification as PCA/CNA preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support required.
• Class E Missouri driving license within 90 days of hire.
• CEVO certification completed within 90 days of hire or as certification classes allow.
• Mandt training course.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of assigned tasks and patient care activities to improve quality outcomes, enhance patient safety, and to provide accurate information to healthcare team members and the patient and their family.
• Performs direct patient care activities including vital signs, 12-lead EKGs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing (glucometer), activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, grooming, hygiene, toileting, feeding, and mobility supports), splinting, crutch training; backboard, cervical collar and KED applications/removals; simple wound care and dressings; set-up and assist with medical exams and procedures; and monitor physical restraints.
• Performs indirect patient care activities such as transportation within and outside the department, placing bedside monitoring onto and off patient, answering call lights at desk or bedside, participates in stocking activities, cleaning patient rooms and related care areas.
• May also function as ED Lead Tech. The Lead Tech position facilitates communication and task completion throughout the Emergency Department.
• Works independently, meets commitments and deadlines, accepts accountability for actions, keeps information organized and accessible, manages time well, maintains a clean and functional work area, handles change, stays focused and performs well under pressure.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors and staff in a manner that reduces barriers, overcomes conflicts through use of de-escalation technique, and shares pertinent patient information such as status changes among healthcare team members.
• Documents all pertinent and relevant information into the patient's medical record in a timely and professional manner.
• Demonstrates competencies through participation in required facility and departmental education, competency testing, quality audits and council participation.

Job description

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO seeks an Emergency Department Technician - Level 1 to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, 12-lead EKGs, specimen collection, ADL support and helping with exams.

Requires AHA BLS; Missouri Class E license; CEVO or equivalent; Mandt training; high school diploma preferred and at least one year of direct caregiving experience. Willingness to participate in lead tech duties as needed.