Aya Healthcare
Emergency Department Technician
Under the supervision of a Registered Staff Nurse and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Emergency Department Technician (EDT) provides technical patient care to a pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient population as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Assisting the RN in gathering patient data, monitoring non-invasive cardiac activity on patients by means of continuous display of the patient's cardiac rhythm, initiation and discontinuation of telemetry monitoring, 12 Lead EKGs, continuous pulse ox monitoring, additional training specific to trauma patients and trauma call downs. Perform phlebotomy on both adults and children. Perform point of care testing such as urine pregnancy testing or blood glucose testing. Assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs). Patient transportation to inpatient units all diagnostic areas within the hospital. Responds to all Air Care flights as transporter assist to deliver patients to end destination. Performs decontamination procedures for contaminated patients. Assists with orthopedic injuries applying plaster splints, etc. Department maintenance activities (stocking patient rooms, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, etc.). Basic customer services (directions, visitor control, and other functions as needed). Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Previous experience and CNA license preferred. Must obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period. Maintain BLS certification. Certified in Basic EKG with 80 score or greater so may flex in Monitor Tech role as required by unit population. Basic medical terminology knowledge is preferred. Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar communication and basic mathematics. Successful completing an accredited EMT program or RMA/CMA certification will be considered instead of the abovementioned qualifications. BLS certification is required by the end of the core orientation period. Maintains BLS certification. Successful completion of the organization unit and job-specific competencies within a reasonable time. 1 year EMS or hospital-based experience preferred. Military corpsmen, nursing students with good records, and those with a minimum of 1 year experience in a substantially similar position or an orientation period. Successful completing the 12-lead EKG Course is required within 6 months of hire date. Able to read and interpret data from equipment and computers. Ability to gather data and set an appropriate plan of action in coordination with the RN and within the scope of the EDT role. Ability to rotate to other areas within the cluster group. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and through writing with patients, visitors, and all healthcare team members. Must be able to accept delegation and negotiate task priorities comfortably. Work that is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually. Conditions exist for more than 90% of the work time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e. 20 pounds or less), and assisting with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed and some fatiguing physical motions are required. Monitors cardiac rhythms, sets alarm parameters as directed by nurse or physician, and performs arrhythmia analysis. Documents cardiac rhythm strips, rhythm changes, and communicates with nurses (e.g. parameter changes). Communicates with nursing staff regarding changes in patient telemetry status. Initiates, discontinues, and completes troubleshooting of telemetry patients. Perform 12-lead EKGs for chest pain protocol patients within 5 minutes or less of patient arrival. Monitors battery life on equipment and informs staff if batteries need changing. Monitors equipment return from transporting patients to the inpatient area, assuring telemetry boxes are returned to the supply drawer. Performs phlebotomy accurately on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Transports patients to other hospitals and diagnostic areas. It may also transport monitored patients if other criteria for technician transfer are met (see ED policy re: nurse-required transfer). Responds to the Air Care helicopter pad for all arrivals to ensure safe patient transport to the unit. Performs decontamination procedures for contaminated patients arriving at the Emergency Department.
Under the supervision of a Registered Staff Nurse and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Emergency Department Technician (EDT) provides technical patient care to a pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient population as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Assisting the RN in gathering patient data, monitoring non-invasive cardiac activity on patients by means of continuous display of the patient's cardiac rhythm, initiation and discontinuation of telemetry monitoring, 12 Lead EKGs, continuous pulse ox monitoring, additional training specific to trauma patients and trauma call downs. Perform phlebotomy on both adults and children. Perform point of care testing such as urine pregnancy testing or blood glucose testing. Assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs). Patient transportation to inpatient units all diagnostic areas within the hospital. Responds to all Air Care flights as transporter assist to deliver patients to end destination. Performs decontamination procedures for contaminated patients. Assists with orthopedic injuries applying plaster splints, etc. Department maintenance activities (stocking patient rooms, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, etc.). Basic customer services (directions, visitor control, and other functions as needed). Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Previous experience and CNA license preferred. Must obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period. Maintain BLS certification. Certified in Basic EKG with 80 score or greater so may flex in Monitor Tech role as required by unit population. Basic medical terminology knowledge is preferred. Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar communication and basic mathematics. Successful completing an accredited EMT program or RMA/CMA certification will be considered instead of the abovementioned qualifications. BLS certification is required by the end of the core orientation period. Maintains BLS certification. Successful completion of the organization unit and job-specific competencies within a reasonable time. 1 year EMS or hospital-based experience preferred. Military corpsmen, nursing students with good records, and those with a minimum of 1 year experience in a substantially similar position or an orientation period. Successful completing the 12-lead EKG Course is required within 6 months of hire date. Able to read and interpret data from equipment and computers. Ability to gather data and set an appropriate plan of action in coordination with the RN and within the scope of the EDT role. Ability to rotate to other areas within the cluster group. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and through writing with patients, visitors, and all healthcare team members. Must be able to accept delegation and negotiate task priorities comfortably. Work that is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually. Conditions exist for more than 90% of the work time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e. 20 pounds or less), and assisting with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed and some fatiguing physical motions are required. Monitors cardiac rhythms, sets alarm parameters as directed by nurse or physician, and performs arrhythmia analysis. Documents cardiac rhythm strips, rhythm changes, and communicates with nurses (e.g. parameter changes). Communicates with nursing staff regarding changes in patient telemetry status. Initiates, discontinues, and completes troubleshooting of telemetry patients. Perform 12-lead EKGs for chest pain protocol patients within 5 minutes or less of patient arrival. Monitors battery life on equipment and informs staff if batteries need changing. Monitors equipment return from transporting patients to the inpatient area, assuring telemetry boxes are returned to the supply drawer. Performs phlebotomy accurately on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Transports patients to other hospitals and diagnostic areas. It may also transport monitored patients if other criteria for technician transfer are met (see ED policy re: nurse-required transfer). Responds to the Air Care helicopter pad for all arrivals to ensure safe patient transport to the unit. Performs decontamination procedures for contaminated patients arriving at the Emergency Department.