ED Tech (Casual Call, Variable Shift)

Job description

Position Summary: The Emergency Department Technician performs a variety of patient-related duties under the guidance of the registered nurse or medical provider including wound care, management of orthopedic injuries, rooming and preparing patients for medical assessment, appropriately placing patient on telemetry monitors, performing regular vital signs monitoring, performing appropriate IV access and blood draw procedures including proper patient labelling, and appropriately collecting a variety of patient specimens (urine and stool) including proper labelling. Assists Providers and RNs in the setup and implementation of patient care during events such as Strokes, Tele Strokes, STEMIs, CathLab Activations, Trauma Activations. Must have knowledge of a variety of medical equipment and procedural applications, and knowledge of patient room set up for pelvic exams and moderate sedations including the setup of Nitrous Oxide machine. Accurately and professionally documents all patient care/interactions. Provides safe ambulation trials, patient repositioning, and assists with bathroom needs, dressing and undressing, and basic hygiene needs. Prepares patients for discharge including dis...