ED Technician/PD/Days
St. Luke's University Health Network · Lehighton, Pennsylvania, US
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St.
Job description
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Emergency Department Technician anticipates and implements patient and health care team needs and functions as an integral part of the ED patient care team. The Emergency Technician is responsible for patient care, transportation, participating in planning, data collection, recognition of changes and communication to other healthcare team members. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responds to medical emergencies with an RN and transports patient to ED. Responds to critical patient situations. Sets up and assists with operating specialty equipment. Performs clinical procedures within scope of practice. Performs EKG’s, glucometry, phlebotomy, point of care testing, and collects/sends specimens....