Night Shift ED Tech: Vital Signs & EKG Pro

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emergency Department Tech Level I at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center provides safe, age-appropriate care under RN direction, performing vitals, 12-lead EKG, bedside blood sugar testing, wound care, suctioning, splint application, crutch ambulation instruction, sterile technique, phlebotomy, and observation of monitors. Transports patients, stocks supplies, and supports monitors and alarms.

Night shifts are Full Time Nights (36 hours per week, 3/12s) at a Georgia facility, requiring clear

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Desktop computer proficiency required.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and be a self-starter.
• Ability to obtain vital signs using manual processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, age-appropriate care to the patient under RN direction.
• Obtain and document vital signs; inform nurse if abnormal.
• Perform 12-lead EKG and report to ED physician.
• Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform nurse if abnormal.
• Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by nurse or physician.
• Instruct patient on safe crutch ambulation with return demonstration.
• Sterile tray preparation and dressing applications.
• Phlebotomy and aseptic technique as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Computer skills

Team player

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma / GED General

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

The Emergency Department Tech Level I at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center provides safe, age-appropriate care under RN direction, performing vitals, 12-lead EKG, bedside blood sugar testing, wound care, suctioning, splint application, crutch ambulation instruction, sterile technique, phlebotomy, and observation of monitors. Transports patients, stocks supplies, and supports monitors and alarms.

Night shifts are Full Time Nights (36 hours per week, 3/12s) at a Georgia facility, requiring clear