Emergency Dept Technician - Emergency Department

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Emergency Department is seeking an Emergency Dept Technician to support direct patient care under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse. The role involves collecting patient data, assisting with orthopedic care, charting admissions, and participating in routine rounds to ensure safe, efficient care.

Qualified applicants will have patient care experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Patient care experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record routine patient data to ensure accuracy of the patient chart.
• Assist in applying splints, casts, and other orthopedic devices and perform CPR during cardiac arrest management.
• Assemble patient charts for new admissions and enter admission orders and demographic data.
• Identify and report unusual findings to supervising staff for timely intervention.
• Maintain inventory levels of stock items, supplies, and equipment for unit operation.
• Obtain blood specimens by physician order or protocol and deliver lab specimens as requested.

Skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Dept Technician - Emergency Department

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Emergency Department

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Nights, 7pm-8:30am

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting #: 1055004

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position works under the direction and is supervised by a Clinical Nurse to perform a variety of direct patient care services to assist in the implementation of selected portions of the care plan in accordance with the regulations established by the Arizona Emergency Medical Services laws.

Position Duties

• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, collects and records a variety of routine patient data to ensure ongoing accuracy of patient chart.
• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, performs a variety of basic patient care activities including, but not limited to, assist in applying splints, casts, and other orthopedic devices and performing CPR during cardiac arrest management to provide for optimal comfort and safety of the patient.
• Assembles patient charts for new admissions and enters admission orders and demographic data as needed to provide for timely and complete patient record for efficient patient care and financial processes.
• Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors, and treatment administered to appropriate healthcare professional to ensure timely and effective intervention.
• Maintains inventory levels of stock items, supplies, and equipment to provide for efficient and cost effective unit operation.
• Obtains blood specimens by physician order or per protocol following hospital and/or clinical lab guidelines; assists in delivering lab specimens as requested.
• Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings, conferences, and daily care rounds to maintain understanding of care plan changes, issues, and expectations.
• Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the unit's environment.
• Provides orientation to the unit and hospital systems and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit's policies and requirements.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Patient care experience.

Additional Requirements

• Current Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), current Arizona EMT/Paramedic certification OR successfully completed clinical nursing skills portion of an accredited nursing program (RN within 2 years of date of hire).
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association prior to start date.

Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position

• Crisis Prevention Institute - Required
• AZ Paramedic OR AZ Certified Nurse Assistant OR Arizona EMT OR AZ Licensed Nursing Assistant OR CNA - Non-AZ OR RN Education Program - Required
• Basic Life Support - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable