Emergency Department Technician

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated. Position Summary: Supports and complements the nursing process under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Obtains complete, accurate and relevant patient data for the purpose of registration for the outpatient, free-standing emergency department and inpatient population. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Vital signs 2. Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) 3. 12-lead EKGs 4. Point of care testing 5. Splint application, wound care 6. Assist in procedures, code response and room preparation for incoming patients 7. Stocking and patient transport - Performs direct patient care, including, but not limited to: - Keeps charge Nurse aware of delays with patient care - Facilitating calls to medical staff - Facilitates patient transfer in collaboration with ED care team - Acknowledges and incorporates - the importance of culture, the assessment of cross-cultural relations, and vigilance towards the dynamics t...