Emergency Department Technician-Full Time Nights
Emergency Department Technician-Full Time Nights
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Job Description
The Emergency Department TechPalos reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Emergency Department Techs (EDT) primary function is to assist and support the Professional Registered Nurse in all aspects of direct and indirect patient care activities. The Emergency Department Tech (EDT) functions as a member of the unit staff under the direction and supervision of the professional Registered Nurse and ED Physician.
Responsibilities:
- Provides wound care
- Assists with splinting and orthopedic devices
- Performs ECGs
- Performs phlebotomy in addition to specimen collection (urine stool sputum)
- Labels and processes specimens according to established protocols and policies
- Performs bedside waived testing procedures and maintains annual competency
- Prepares patient and room for MD or RN assessment evaluation diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (work may require lifting and positioning of patients)
- Obtains vital signs and routinely reassess vital signs
- Applies cardiac monitor/pulse oximetry
- Collects and records intake and output
- Administers and assists with direct patient care and patient hygiene activities
- Makes rounds of patients and anticipates their needs
- Promptly answers patients call lights
- Applies comfort and safety measures
- Transports and/or retrieves patients specimens equipment and/or supply as needed
- Documents on medical record all patient care provided
- Performs CPR
- Performs morgue care
- Skills that are not approved for this position regardless if individual certification or licensure present:
- IV initiation
- Medication administration including code
- Intubation
- Tracheal suctioning
- Completes all necessary duties to ensure a clean safe attractive work environment
- Cleans organizes and prepares patient rooms; notifies appropriate personnel for mopping garbage disposal
- Maintains stock of patient care items according to standards orders accordingly in EPIC
- Cleans and prepares for processing of equipment requiring sterilization
This position is fulltime 72 hours per pay period night shift 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with alternating weekends and holidays.
Qualifications :
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous patient care experience
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- CPR Certification from the American Heart Association
Preferred:
- Certified Nurse Assistant or EMTB certification
- Phlebotomy and ECG skills
- College degree or interest in health care field
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
Additional Information :
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial wellbeing while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
