Emergency Services Tech Specialist - Part-time

Children's National Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Part-time Emergency Care Technician to join the Emerg Med Trauma Center. The role supports a multidisciplinary team, monitors vital signs, and assists with procedures in a fast-paced setting.

Requires a High School Diploma and 2 years of direct emergency patient care experience. 24 hours weekly with a pay range of $21.81–$43.62 per hour. Training and competency development within 3 months are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years direct patient care experience in an emergency setting and completion of an emergency, medical or nursing technician training program required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical competence by accurately measuring and recording vital signs.
• Assist with patient flow and triage support as directed by Charge Nurse.
• Prepare examination rooms, set up monitoring equipment, and assist with procedures.
• Provide basic patient care including comfort measures and safe environment.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

IV starts

Wound care

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department

10196 Emerg Med Trauma Center

Pay Range

$21.81 - $43.62

This part-time position will require working 24 hours a week.

Collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare delivery team to provide specified care to patients with a wide range of injuries and illnesses. Anticipates patient care needs and facilitates implementation of diagnostic and treatment measures. Performs duties under the supervision of Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physician. Acts as a role model for other technicians in both the technical and behavioral aspects of the position. Develops competency in all aspects of role within 3 months.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

2 years Direct patient care experience in an emergency setting and completion of an emergency, medical or nursing technician training program. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Comply with all Hospital/departmental policies/procedures regarding provision of patient care, competency validation and environmental safety.

Functional Accountabilities

Demonstrate Clinical Competence

• Identify need for , obtain and document patient vital signs accurately (T , P , R, BP , pulse oximetry , weight in kilograms)
• Recognize, document and report (to assigned RN/physician) changes in vital signs, color, breathing, behavior , consciousness level or neuro-vascular status of limb that deviate from normal for patient/age group.
• Set up, attach and document correct placement of monitoring equipment, including alarm limits.
• Anticipate need to assemble, set up, and place patient on correctly and document oxygen/cool mist delivery via face mask, nasal cannula, trach collar , blow-by and resuscitation equipment.
• Apply , maintain, discontinue and document use of patient restraint devices according to Hospital policy .
• Perform/document POCT using correct procedure independently.
• Perform/document independently phlebotomy and IV starts on difficult patients using correct skin preparation.
• Set up and attach IV fluid and pump using aseptic technique, documenting procedure on appropriate treatment record/flow sheet.
• Perform and document basic and complex wound care including wound cleansing, bandaging and burn debridment/care.
• Assist with establishing and maintain patient in full spinal immobilization (on stretcher with backboard and stiff-neck collar in place).
• Perform orthopedic procedures independently including plaster and non-plaster splints, slings, immobilizers, and ice.
• Assemble and fit patient crutches independently.
• T each crutch-walking to patients independently .
• Assist in meeting stable and unstable helicopter arrivals as assigned by charge nurse.
• Assist Triage nurse by calling patients, explaining triage procedure, obtain/document pertinent information, vital signs, provision of basic first aid; alert RN if patient appears ill (does not perform independent triage).
  Assist with Patient Flow
• Role model maintenance of a clean and orderly care environment.
• Independently prepare examination room to receive patients as soon as they become empty .
• Call patient to treatment area at direction of Charge Nurse including ID band application, obtain weight, escort to room and assist patient into appropriate gown for exam.
• Provide/assist family with basic care needs including linen/diaper change, skin cleansing, positioning, hydration via bottle/cup, comfort measures, play activities, etc.
• Provide safe environment for patients (e.g., side rails up, ID band in place, call system available, etc.).
• Independently assemble equipment/supplies for anticipated examinations and procedures.
• Independently assist care team members with examinations and procedures (does not include medication preparation/administration).
• Transport patients on unit and to other Hospital departments, as assigned by RN, using appropriate vehicles and ensure that patient ID band is in place.
• Independently document all vital signs, weights