Emergency Dept Tech, Days

Piedmont-Healthcare; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastside Medical Center, part of Piedmont-Healthcare, is seeking an Emergency Department Tech for Piedmont Eastside, South Campus in Snellville, GA. This full-time daytime position involves 3 x 12-hour shifts with every-other weekend commitments.

The ED Tech assists in patient care under RN/LPN supervision, performs phlebotomy and basic lab tasks, and contributes to a safe, compassionate ED environment. EMT certification or nursing student status with clinical rotations are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia BLS CPR card upon hire.
• EMT certification or RN student with clinical rotations.
• In lieu of 2 years of patient care tech/ER tech experience in lieu of EMT license.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned tasks in accordance with competency and approved policy and standards.
• Initiates INT’s using aseptic technique and documents placement details in the medical record.
• Provides comfort measures to patients during the ED visit.
• Under RN/LPN delegation, assists in the plan of care.
• Communicates changes in patient status to the RN/LPN.
• Seeks opportunities to assist team to expedite patient care.
• Maintains a clean and safe treatment environment.
• Performs waived lab testing and maintains logs.
• Assists in the plan of care based on assessments.
• Performs data collection and documentation of vitals.
• Performs phlebotomy using aseptic technique.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Georgia EMT Certification

Nursing student clinical rotations

ER tech experience in lieu of EMT

Job description

Overview

Emergency Dept Tech

Full Time Days

Piedmont Eastside, South Campus

*Schedule is 3 x 12 hour shifts, every other weekend requirement.

**No PRN at this time

11 bed, Stand alone Emergency Dept

The ED Tech participates in the clinical aspects of patient care with all members of the health care team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Possess the knowledge and ability to provide care to the age specific population to which assigned.

Responsibilities

1. Performs assigned tasks in accordance with competency and approved policy and standards.
2. Initiates INT’s using aseptic technique and documents to the medical record the time, the size, and the location of placement.
3. Provides comfort measures to all assigned patients (i.e. assistance with toileting, providing blankets for warmth and/ or privacy, etc.) making certain the patient is made to feel supported during the entire ED visit.
4. Demonstrates an understanding of the medical plan of care to ensure that orders reviewed and implemented promptly and accurately.
5. Contributes relevant and appropriate information to the registered nurse or licensed practical nurse regarding any changes in patient status.
6. Seeks out opportunities to offer assistance to fellow staffers in order to expedite patient care and decrease patient length of stay.
7. Assures an aesthetic and safe environment for the patient and family (treatment room is cleaned and clutter free, trash is empty, bedpans/ urinals are emptied).
8. Performs waived lab testing, assuring that logs are maintained accurately and controls are completed daily.
9. Under the delegation of the RN/ LPN, assists in the plan of care of the patient based upon findings from the primary and secondary assessment.
10. Performs therapeutic functions as delegated and/or observed by a registered nurse to include: data collection without analysis, documentation of chief complaint, performance and documentation of SPO2, initial and outgoing vital signs.
11. Performs phlebotomy using aseptic technique and following accepted practice standards particular to the test ordered (i.e. blood culture collection).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.
• Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Skill and ability in Microsoft Office applications.

DisclaimerThe above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Education

• One of the following: Required
• Current Georgia Basic EMT Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Registry/ Intermediate Level certification or previous Georgia Basic EMT Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Registry/ Intermediate Level certification Required or
• A student currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and has completed at least 1 semester of clinical rotations within an acute care hospital Required or
• In Lieu of 2 years of patient care tech and/or Emergency Room Tech experience in lieu of EMT license Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Current BLS CPR Card Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Eastside Medical Center