About this role
Make a difference when every second counts. Beloit Health System at Beloit Memorial Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Emergency Department Technician to join our Emergency Services team. In this role, you'll work alongside nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care in a fast-paced emergency department environment.
If you thrive under pressure, enjoy hands-on patient care, and are committed to delivering outstanding service, we encourage you to apply.
- Shift: 1/2 varied & 3rd shift
- Schedule: 12 hour shift, varied start times
- Hours per week: 24 hours per week
- Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
- Department: Emergency Services
The Emergency Department Technician supports the professional nursing staff and Emergency Department physicians by performing a variety of patient care and clinical support duties. The Emergency Department Technician responsibilities include assisting with direct patient care, supply management, stocking treatment rooms, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. This role complements the delivery of emergency care through CNA-level patient support, laboratory specimen collection, EKGs, BAT/UDS testing, IV assistance, wound care, orthopedic support, and other clinical procedures.
The Emergency Department Technician:
- Provide direct patient care and support under the direction of licensed healthcare professionals.
- Perform specialty procedures including straight catheterization, specimen collection, splint application, suture setup, crutch-walking instruction, eye irrigation, EKGs, and phlebotomy.
- Assist with wound care and dressing changes.
- Collect and document patient vital signs, orthostatic measurements, weights, intake/output data, observations, interventions, and procedures.
- Safely transport patients throughout the facility while ensuring comfort and security.
- Communicate changes in patient condition or unusual findings promptly to the RN.
- Participate in quality assurance activities, including monthly chart audits.
- Adhere to infection prevention practices, bloodborne pathogen precautions, body substance isolation protocols, and aseptic techniques.
- Perform hourly rounding and maintain patient communication tools, including room whiteboards.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
- Help prevent falls, injuries, disease exposure, and other patient safety risks.
- Perform unit-specific responsibilities according to established policies and procedures.
- Assist with supply stocking, treatment room readiness, and department organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Successful completion of EMT-basic course, completion of CNA program, or equivalent military experience with current EMT-B or CNA certification, or Student Nurse in senior year of nursing program.
- Requires working sometimes irregular hours.
- Requires excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Two years' clinical experience preferred.
- Must be CPR certified within 3 months of hire.
- Ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.
- Must complete phlebotomy training.
- Must complete occupational health training for post-accidents.
Apply today to start your career as part of our Beloit Health System Emergency Department Team!