Inpatient/Emergency Department Tech (PRN)

Inpatient/Emergency Department Tech PRN
The Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) is a skilled and dedicated member of the Emergency Department (ED) team, playing a vital role in providing quality patient care. The ED Tech liaises between patients, their families, and various departments, effectively identifying and resolving problems.

Qualifications Required:

- EMT-Paramedic certification required; minimum of two years of experience in emergency medical services.

- 1 year of hospital experience.

- Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS

- Dependable, responsible, and committed to quality emergency patient care.

- Excellent interpersonal skills to relate well with all levels of hospital staff, patients, and their families.

- Proficient in computer applications and electronic medical records.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

- Accurately perform vital signs, venipuncture, and IV placement.

- Clean and dress wounds as needed.

- Operate laboratory equipment, conduct point-of-care testing, and maintain quality controls.

- Demonstrate knowledge of lab instrument operations.

- Monitor and restock medical supplies in the ED.

- Report any equipment issues to the nurse manager promptly.

- Maintain and update patient databases under established procedures.

Nonessential Job Functions:

- Perform additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or department director.

Job Competencies:

- Proficient in navigating and utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

- Understand and comply with hospital policies and procedures.

- Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals.

- Practice ethical standards in patient care.

- Provide people-centered care focused on individual needs and preferences.

- Actively participate as a team member and support colleagues as needed.

- Communicate information clearly and articulately in both oral and written forms.

Physical Requirements:

- Constant: Vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth), hearing, speaking, and manual dexterity. Ability to walk, sit, balance, and perform repetitive motions; engage arm, leg, and back muscles for extended periods.

- Frequent: Bending, squatting, twisting, pushing/pulling loads up to 20 pounds unassisted; up to 50 pounds with assistance. Lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds unassisted; up to 50 pounds with assistance.

- Occasional: Climbing, kneeling, crouching, distinguishing colors, and exposure to noise and environmental hazards.

- Rarely: Risk of exposure to electric shock and confined workspaces.

- Other: Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, gowns, goggles, and masks. Potential exposure to infectious diseases and risks of cuts and bruises.

Work Environment:

- OSHA Category I: Routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues as an integral part of the job responsibilities. Proper safety protocols and PPE must be always utilized.