Emergency Department Technician

PeaceHealth; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day position. This role performs direct patient care activities under supervision, supports nursing staff, and helps with procedures and transport in the ED.

The position requires an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program and at least 1 year of related experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program completed.
• Experience in clinical settings preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with patient care, vital signs, and preparation for procedures.
• Performs clerical tasks and supports departmental operations.
• Order entry and results retrieval in the computer system.
• May float to Operating Room or other departments as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Organizational & multitasking

Customer service

MS Office proficiency

English spelling & arithmetic

Education

Accredited Program: Medical Assistant

Accredited Program: Emergency Medical Technician

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Emergency Department Technician for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $22.65 – $33.97. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing direct patient care activities within his/her scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician in the Emergency Department.

Details of the Position

• Assists nursing staff and other care team members with patient care: receiving patients by ambulance and from triage; assisting with ambulatory patients; setting up and assisting with procedures; obtaining patient vital signs; dressing or undressing patients; providing treatment supplies when needed; application of sterile dressings; restraint procedures; immobilization of extremities; cast and splint applications; patient transport.
• Performs basic patient observation skills and reports significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate team member. Observation of secluded or restrained patients.
• Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs. Assist in keeping patient care areas and equipment clean.
• Performs clerical and communication functions to support departmental operations and patient care.
• Order entry and results retrieval in the computer system.
• May be required to float to the Operating room and/or Medical/Surgical/ICU department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Education

• Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or
• Accredited Program Required: Emergency Medical Technician

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Required: Work experience as a Certified or Registered Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT
• Preferred: Prior acute care hospital experience
• Preferred: Previous leadership/supervisory experience
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs

Credentials

• Requires either Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic Certification at time of hire.
• If hired prior to October 1, 1997, may qualify for this position with a Registered Nursing Assistant designation from the state of Washington.
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Skills

• Completion of ED specific competency-based education (Required)
• Strong communication skills (Required)
• Critical thinking skills (Required)
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills (Required)
• Strong customer service skills (Required)
• Sufficient knowledge of English, spelling and arithmetic to complete and compile reports, make out requisitions, maintain simple records and perform various clerical duties (Required)
• Proficient computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.
• Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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