Lead ED Tech - Methodist Emergency

Carle Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health seeks an ED Tech Lead to supervise and mentor Emergency Department technicians, provide direct patient care under RN supervision, and coordinate training and safety initiatives. The role involves scheduling oversight, resource planning, and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Ideal candidates will have ED technician experience, BLS certification, and the ability to mentor staff while ensuring compliance with infection control and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days per AHA guidelines.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Emergency Department technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Precepts and trains new ED technicians.
• Prepares orientation and training materials and yearly competency education.
• Orders supplies for departmental needs.
• Reviews charts for restraint audits.
• Assists with patient care under RN supervision.
• Promotes patient safety and infection control.

Skills

BLS Certification

ED Technician Experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawson system

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the charge nurse and/or physician, administers care for patients of all age groups, with both acute and chronic health problems. The ED Tech Lead provides direct patient care that encompasses the nursing assistant role, unit secretary role, phlebotomy and 12-lead ECG tracings. Serves as a resource to other technician, trains new technicians, and resolves scheduling needs and payroll for ED technicians. Responsible for restraint audits. Will do primary ordering for supplies needed within the ED. Mentoring and assisting peers to perform more efficiently and raise performance.

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED, Work Experience: Tech within the emergency department

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the RN provides indirect care that supports the Emergency Department mission by:

PARTICIPATION

• Precepts and trains new ED technicians
• Prepares orientation and training materials and yearly competency education for ED technicians
• Serves as a resource of knowledge and shares knowledge as appropriate.
• in cost containment
• development/maintenance of positive work environment
• minimizing overtime
• attending required classes and meetings
• orders supplies for departmental needs
• reviews charts for restraint audits
• participating in unit committees
• adheres to all policies and procedures

PROMOTING PATIENT SAFETY

• Actively participates in the planning and implementation of measures to maintain and improve the quality of patient care.
• applies protective devices correctly
• anticipates patient request, makes rounds every hour as a minimum
• assists RN in planning patient care
• maintains a safe unit environment

PROMOTING INFECTION CONTROL

• washes hands before and after patient contact
• handles soiled linen, equipment and instruments per protocol
• maintains sterile asepsis
• changes and secures dressings
• maintains isolation technique

PROMOTING PERSONAL SAFETY

• utilizes p.p.e. appropriately
• keeps hallways clear of furniture/equipment, everything on one side

PROVIDES DAILY INVENTORY MAINTENANCE

• Orders department supplies as Lawson requester
• maintains support areas (kitchen, nurses station, utility rooms) clean/stocked
• restocks equipment in patient rooms
• accountable for wheelchairs, thermometers and other pertinent equipment
• completes appropriate work form for maintenance and clinical engineering service, equipment work orders, including removing from serviceProvides direct patient care that demonstrates our mission and values. Evidenced by:

PROVIDES CARE AS DIRECTED

• oxygen therapy including pulse oximetry, oral and nasal airways insertion oral suctioning and placement of 02 per cannula, venturi mask, simple mask and non-rebreather mask
• Foley catheter, straight cath insertion/placement, minicath – excludes children and infants
• performs and documents selected diagnostic tests – phlebotomy & 12-lead ECG recording
• performs lab testing as appropriate
• provides and documents fluid management per policy - peripheral IV site care, observe, measure, report IV flow rate, remove peripheral IV catheters
• provides care for the patient requiring restraint or seclusion
• Performs splint application
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

PROVIDES OBSERVATION AND MEASUREMENT OF PATIENT INFORMATION PER POLICY

• temperatures - oral, rectal (axillary only under the direction of RN)
• Pulse - apical and radial,
• Blood pressure,
• height and weight,
• intake and output,
• pain ratings

Responsible for knowing and following the EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act) Federal Regulations. Demonstrates a thorough understanding and working knowledge of all equipment necessary to perform job functions. Performs and documents special procedures per policy:

application of heat/cold

• decubitus care
• pelvic exam setup
• I & D setup
• surgical skin prep
• apply ace/TEDS/binders
• apply/remove leads
• assist coughing & deep breathing
• assist with physical exam
• oral suctioning
• nasopharyngeal suctioning
• trache care (>72 hrs)
• maintain and clean suction equipment
• application of hypo/hyperthermia unit
• care of oxygen equipment.
• room set-up for trauma
• suture set-up
• moderate sedation set-up
• patient prep for any procedure

Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues. Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment. Performs direct patient care that significantly impacts patient satisfaction evidenced by:

PROMOTION OF PATIENT WELLNESS

• maintain a pleasant environment for patients by keeping rooms visually clean and uncluttered
• ready to monitor patient post-procedure
• participates in admission, transport and discharge of patients
• assist patients with -in-bed mobility; transfers to/from bed, WC, stretcher, or chair; positioning for alignment and comfort

ASSIST PATIENTS WITH NUTRITION MANAGEMENT

• prepares patients for meals by offering washing of hands, mouth care and positioning in chair or bed before meal tray arrives
• delivers trays within 5 min of arrival
• documents intake per policy
• feeds dependent patients as needed
• provides fresh water, ice and snacks.

PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH ELIMINATION PROCEDURES

• offers/removes bedpans and urinals
• provides catheter care per policy
• removes foley catheters
• Applies condom catheters
• empty urinary drainage bags using goggles and gloves
• collect specimens for ordered tests
• insert rectal tube
• catheterize female and male patients
• provides ostomy care
• breakup/remove fecal impaction
• communicates any intake and output imbalance exceeding 100 mL to the Lead RN and the patient caregiver.

Coaches and mentors staff. Orders department supplies. Responsible for restraint audits.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $19.16per hour - $31.04per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.