ER Tech I - LMH ED

Yale NewHaven Health

New London (CT)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in New London, CT, is seeking a patient-focused ED Tech to support Emergency Department operations. You will work under supervision of a registered nurse or physician, assisting with traumas, patient care, and charting while ensuring equipment is ready and rooms are stocked.

The ideal candidate will have EMT-B certification or ED Tech experience, plus BLS, with a strong commitment to patient safety and teamwork. This is a full-time on-site role in a fast-paced ED.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
EMT-B certification with 2 years' experience or 1 year ED Tech experience preferred; or
One year ED Tech experience.

Responsibilities

Performs trauma response tasks such as setting up pleurovacs and IVs, and delivering used sets to sterilization.
Performs VS and neuro checks and documents on charts.
Documents care provided on charts in Fast Track and patient interactions in the ED.
Under RN/MD/PA guidance, assists with suturing supplies and basic splinting.
Stocks unit supplies and reports defective equipment each shift.
Transports patients to Med/Surg, Ob, or telemetry as needed.
Performs routine suture removal under guidance.
Gives crutch walking instructions.
Responds to patient call bells and requests for aid.
Performs finger-stick glucose checks after competency requirements.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Assist With Care Of Patients Of All Ages In The Emergency Department In Accordance With Hospital Policies And Procedures. Works Under The Supervision Of A Registered Nurse Or Physician. Ensures Treatment Rooms Are Adequately Stocked And Equipment Is In Working Order. Performs Other Tasks As Directed By Charge Rn.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1.Performs Various Functions As A Member Of The Trauma Response Teams Including But Not Limited To: Setting Up Pleurovacs, Setting Up I.V.?S, Placing Patient On Monitor (Ecg/Nibp/Sa-O2), Delivering Used Trauma Sets With Forms To Sterilization Room And Picking Up New Sets (If Available).
2.Performs Vs And Neuro Checks And Documents Them On Charts
3.Documents Care Provided On Chart On Every Patient, In Fast Track; And All Patient Interactions In The Main Ed
4.Assists Emergency Physician By Obtaining Necessary Materials For Suturing, Dressings And Performs Basic Splinting On Fingers, Shoulders Or Ankle.
5.Stocks Unit Supplies And Reports Defective Equipment On Every Shift.
6.Transport Patients When Necessary To Med/Surg, Ob Or Telemetry Units
7.Under The Guidance Of An Rn, Pa Or Md Performs Routine Suture Removal.
8.Gives Crutch Walking Instructions.
9.Responds To Patient Call Bells And Requests For Aid.
10.Performs Precision G Glucose Checks After Meeting Hospital Competency Requirements.
11.Performs Cpr/ Chest Compressions
12.Performs Phlebotomy When Directed After Meeting Hospital Competency Requirements.
13.Performs Ekg?S As Requested After Meeting Hospital Competency Requirements.
14.Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
15.Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.