Certified Emergency Department Technician

Certified Emergency Department Technician – Lehigh Valley Health Network

Maintains emergency records, performs stocking and cleaning functions within the department, and assists in the provision of patient comfort measures. Performs certain technical duties as assigned by the licensed staff and assists with transporting patients, specimens, and equipment.

• Assists in the collection of patient history and ensures the confidentiality of records as well as cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and changes bed linens and re-stocks room supplies.
• Transports patients from triage/waiting area to the treatment area in the emergency department.
• Assists with clerical work such as answering phones, entering data, and maintaining medical records.
• Transports patients to and from other departments and discharges patients in wheelchairs utilizing proper techniques of body mechanics to protect patients and personal safety.
• Performs technical tasks such as administering a 12‑lead electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.
• Assists with orientation of new emergency department technicians.
• Prepares patients for examinations/treatments such as draping patients, opening sterile supplies, and set-up and removal of IVs.
• Assists in routine treatment procedures and works with staff nurse and/or physician with sterile procedures.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year of experience in an emergency department.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to use emergency alert notification systems.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Lift and carry 25 lbs. Frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal‑opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.

Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Req
-JR129024