Emergency Dept Technician

Full-time, Day/Evening Shift, (3) 12-hour shifts a week, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM every other weekend and holiday. Rotation may be included.

AFSCME – Union

Posted: April 10, 2025

Purpose:
Provides direct patient care and other related activities in accordance with the level of education, responsible to the clinical manager for the environment and physical management of the patient to which assigned, and for factual observation and the reporting and recording of pertinent information.

Responsibilities:

Responds effectively in emergencies. Assists RN/physician in the admission of patient – orients patient to their surroundings, transfers patient, and assists in discharging. Utilizes restraints and protective mechanisms as required with documentation. Assists with treatment as directed, such as foley cath, cath irrigations and care, oral tracheal/nasal suctioning, enemas, dressing changes, perineal care, etc. in accordance with level of training and direction, assists with throracotomies, chest tube insertions and other procedures regarding trauma, EKG’s, immobilization, oxygen, and suturing. Performs venipuncture and intravenous access Performs and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry). Adheres to universal precautions and complies with established occupational exposure policies. Participates in patient care conferences providing input in patient care planning and patient/family teaching, and CPI processes. Observes, reports, and documents all unusual symptoms, condition changes, and care delivered as to DEM policy Assists patient in bed, turning, lifting, positioning, and ambulating. Maintains cubicle and equipment in an orderly fashion, cleans, restocks, and orders as necessary. Maintains instruments and trays. Completes ongoing age-specific and annual competency validation via defined mechanisms. Maintains proficiency/competency in patient care testing as defined in the evaluation criteria established by the lab. Calls for patient in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort; adheres to instructions from Clinical Manager or physician and established routines.