ED Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Windber Hospital Inc

• Windber, PA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Rotates All Shifts, This position assists the Emergency Physicians and Nurses in providing care to the emergency department patients as a vital member of the care team. Patient population ranges from infancy to geriatrics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(other duties may be assigned) Possesses knowledge and skills required as a technician of patient care. Obtains vital sign readings on all age patients and documents in per policy. Has knowledge to identify abnormal vitals based on patient age and reports to the RN and/or physician. Able to respond to emergent patient care scenarios in a calm and organized manner.

Can apply basic life support skills to patients as applicable as a member of the care team. Operation of equipment Maintains operational knowledge of emergency department equipment such as cardiac monitors, splinting and suturing supplies, EKG machines, oxygen supplies, suction equipment and set up of sterile supplies for interventions.

Participates in ongoing education regarding equipment and supplies. Participates in the organization and management of supplies in the department to maintain necessary stock and cleanliness of the environment. Patient Care Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population.

Provides appropriate, age specific treatment as directed. Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment. Performs direct patient care as a member of the emergency department team. Such care to include performing EKGs and applying cardiac monitors, splinting, wound care, hygiene care, patient transport, preparation for procedures, glucometer checks, obtaining and documenting vital signs.

Phlebotomy for venous samples after satisfactory completion of hospital assigned course. Quality Control Measures: Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.

Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of error, reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions, identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

Employee Development Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, attends in-services, workshops and staff meetings as required. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Participate in Quality Initiatives.

Qualifications

Education/Training/License/Certification: Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certificate program with an active license highly preferred Work Experience: At least 1 year experience as an EMT or EMT-P desired