Emergency Department Technician Assistant

St Catherine Hospital Garden City; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

St Catherine Hospital Garden City in Garden City, Kansas seeks an Emergency Department Technician Assistant to support the RN and care team. You will perform diverse clinical tasks, including phlebotomy, IV access, EKG recording, wound care, and patient transport, under supervision.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and a CNA or EMT license with at least 1 year of CNA/EMT experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association.
• CNA or EMT license through state of employment.
• One year of CNA or EMT experience required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care as directed by the RN or physician to provide safe and effective patient care by performing technical skills and tasks within hospital and/or department guidelines.
• Performs a variety of technical tasks including Point of Care lab tests, Phlebotomy for lab specimens, IV or straight draw, 12 lead EKG recording, IV insertion for adults, assist with monitoring devices and vital signs, Foley catheter insertion (gender specific), straight catheter insertion for adults (gender specific), ortho splinting, crutch training, wound care and dressing.
• Assists with patient transport, ocular irrigations with Morgan lens, and sterile procedures such as suturing or central line placement.
• Communicates with RN and physician regarding patient/family observations to assist in treatment.
• Documents tasks and observations on the patient record according to medical and legal standards.
• Relays patient information by informing primary nurses of abnormal findings during duties.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Phlebotomy

IV insertion

12-lead EKG

Wound care

Catheter insertion

Ortho splinting

Crutch training

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Emergency Department Technician Assistant, you will perform functions delegated by the RN, providing essential support in meeting the physical and emotional needs of patients in the Emergency Department.
Every day you will collaborate with the healthcare team, communicate effectively, and facilitate patient care, all in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and the critical care tech job description.

• Delivers patient care as directed by the RN or physician to provide safe and effective patient care by performing technical skills and tasks within hospital and/or department guidelines.
  
• Performs a variety of technical tasks competently based on unit competencies which may include but not limited to: Point of Care lab tests, Phlebotomy for laboratory specimens IV or straight draw, 12 lead EKG recording, IV insertion for adults, Assist with placing patients on monitoring devices and recording vital signs, Foley catheter insertiongender specific, Straight Catheter insertion for adults gender specific, Ortho splinting, Crutch Training, Wound care and dressing,
• Patient transport, Ocular irrigations with Morgan lens, Sets up for and Assists providers with sterile procedures such as suturing or central line placement.
  
• Communicates with RN and physician regarding patient/family observations in an ongoing fashion to assist in the treatment of patients.
  
• Documents tasks and observations on the patient record according to medical and legal standards.
  
• Communicates patient information by informing primary nurses of any abnormal or untoward finding during assigned duties.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• CNA or EMT license through state of employment
• One (1) year of CNA or EMT experience

Preferred

• EKG Basic Certification

Where You'll Work

St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community, our roots run deep 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more.