Tech-Emergency Department - Various Shifts

Mayo Career Site US; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic Phoenix seeks an ED Technician to support direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with orthopedic procedures, perform vital sign checks and triage tasks, and help with EKGs, wound care, and patient education.

You will contribute to maintaining ED supplies, assist with training and quality assurance, and communicate patient status to the healthcare team while applying orthopaedic devices when delegated.

Qualifications

• Vital signs assessment
• Patient education
• Communication with RN and team
• EKG 12-lead administration (as specified)
• Orthopedic device application knowledge
• Wound care assistance
• C-spine immobilization and bladder scanning awareness

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision
• Assist with orthopedic procedures as delegated by physicians and RN team lead
• Perform vital sign assessment and documentation; triage assessment and documentation
• Complete 12 EKGs
• Apply orthopedic devices including traction and OCL splints; educate patient on device use (crutch walking)
• Assist with wound care, ENT, orthopedic procedures, eye/ear irrigations
• Perform suture/staple removal and foley leg bag application
• Support c-spine immobilization and bladder scanning
• Maintain ED supplies and participate in orientation and QA activities
• Communicate patient status and delegated tasks to the team
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development relevant to age-specific needs

Job description

The ED Technician assists with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for assisting with orthopedic procedures as delegated by Orthopedic/Emergency Department physicians, RN Team Lead and other health team members. Also performs vital sign assessment and documentation, triage assessment and documentation under the direct supervisor of a RN, completion of 12 EKGs, application of orthopedic devices to include traction and OCL splints, patient education with regards to the application of orthopedic devices, crutch walking, etc., assistance with wound care, ENT, orthopedic procedures, eye/ear irrigations, suture/staple removal, foley leg bag application, c-spine immobilization and bladder scanning. The ED tech will provide assistance in the evolution and maintenance of supplies pertaining to the Emergency Department, and will assist with orientation, training and quality assurance activities for the Emergency Department. This individual has the ability to communicate data reflective of the patient's status, delegated tasks and/ or functions. The technician must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and appropriately interprets information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.

About Us

Specialists in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mayo Clinic Phoenix treat a variety of life‑threatening illnesses. We are a Magnet accredited hospital that is also a Comprehensive Stroke Center with the availability of a Cath Lab 24/7. Staffed by board-certified physicians, registered nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians, dedicated ED pharmacists, RN case managers and social workers, and other specially trained staff, that are accessible to treat anyone seeking emergency care.

Mayo Clinic Arizona’s Emergency Department treats a growing number of patients each year. As the surrounding communities continue to expand, the department is outfitted with advanced, innovative patient‑care equipment that empowers staff to deliver the highest quality of care.

56 bed emergency department equipped with:

• 4 major medical rooms
• 4 mental health rooms with garage doors for patient safety
• One highly infectious room
• Safe Baby Haven
• Large staff breakroom with attached patio
• Modern and clean design with natural light

The top 5 reasons why working as Emergency Department Staff at Mayo Clinic is transformative:

1. Opportunities for professional growth. We promote the professional and personal growth of all our nurses. We are committed to offering a variety of professional development opportunities to help our staff advance their careers and obtain their future goals, along with the benefit of an expansive Career Investment Program.
2. A strong teamwork mentality. Our team provides care to a wide variety of complex acute illnesses. We don’t expect you to know it all or to do this on your own, but we value a strong skilled team of staff who support and depend on each other with respectful and trusting relationships.
3. Support and resources to be able to deliver excellent patient care to your patients. As an ED staff member you are given the tools to provide care to acutely ill patients that you want to give and that they deserve. Emergency medicine can be very fast paced, but we value thorough, timely, and safe care to all of our patients.
4. Value diversity and equity.We respect different experiences and styles from all our staff that empowers each other’s voices and promote advocacy. Our department is a safe space for our employees for acceptance of others from many diverse backgrounds.
5. High standards for a safe workplace.Emergency Departments are unpredictable. We are committed to a culture of safety for all of our staff. We are equipped with the skills, staff, and resources to ensure a safe working environment for not only us but also our patients, with a zero-tolerance policy for workplace violence.

Come join the #1 Hospital in Arizona!

To learn more about the ED from staff members, please watch this video: