Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) - PRN

About This Role

This role as an Emergency Department Technician involves providing direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. It is a patient-focused position within a faith-based organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and tasks including care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assisting with mobility
• Perform lab draws, ECGs, and basic wound care under the direction of an RN
• Complete patient rounding as assigned
• Provide 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed
• Act as a liaison between the patient and nurse to report changes and concerns
• Provide high-level customer service to all patients, patient's families, community providers, visitors, and employees
• Provide accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care
• Participate in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving
• Perform delegated tasks once competency has been validated
• Collect data, within scope
• Complete patient screenings as applicable
• Promote quality and safety by seeking to continually improve processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, problem solve, and resolve conflict while working under considerable stress
• Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as required by supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Nice to have:

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Current certification for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Medical Assisting (preferred)
• Previous experience working as a Patient Care Tech, within a nursing support role or previous healthcare experience or second year nursing student from a Registered Nurse (RN) program (preferred)

Benefits

• Incentives and referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
• HSA/FSA options
• Life insurance
• Mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off
• Parental and FMLA leave
• Short- and long-term disability
• Backup care for children and elders