Emergency Department Tech - Part Time

Overview

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists with patient care performing skills in accordance with established policies and procedures. Supports and participates in continuous quality improvement activities.

• Obtains and records patient’s vital signs and weight.
• Assists patients to disrobe providing protection of privacy and care of personal possessions.
• Initiates cardiac monitoring and performs 12 Lead EKG’s as directed.
• Performs venipuncture, inserts and/or discontinues intravenous catheters, obtains venous blood specimens.
• Performs orthopedic splinting including OCL cast application, crutch fitting and teaching, soft cast application, and fitting/application of other various orthopedic support devices.
• Performs point of care testing as directed.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring as directed.
• Assists in morgue care.
• Assists in transferring a patient to diagnostic areas using a stretcher and/or wheelchair.
• Assists in preparing a patient for discharge or transfer.
• Prepares the patient area for incoming patients.
• Performs equipment checklist as assigned.
• Reports variances of equipment performance to the Charge Nurse.
• Uses equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and department standards.
• Functions as a member of the Code Blue and Go Teams.
• Performs close observation according to the hospital standards and guidelines.
• Contributes ideas on recommendations of solutions to increase efficiency and promote cost containment and quality of care.
• Demonstrates proper phone etiquette.

• Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.

• Current certification in BLS
• CNA Certification from the Maryland Board of Nursing as required by Health Occupations Article Title 8-6A-01 preferred
• Completion of skill competency checklists.
• Completion of departmental competencies within one year of hire.

Reports to Department Director/Manager and RN Staff in the Emergency Department.