Emergency Department Technician Advanced Emergency Department, Per Diem
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Job Location:
New London, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
The ED Tech Advanced provides patient care and operational support for patients in the Emergency Department during varying states of health and illness. The ED Tech Advanced functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and must be able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while demonstrating excellent communication skills. Duties are performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the nursing leadership.
Responsibilities
- Assists with patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse including but not be limited to performing activities of daily living (ADLs) obtaining clinical data including vital signs EKGs utilizing universal precautions collecting specimens performing point of care testing and recording results in medical record.
- Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Physician starts intravenous lines with saline lock and administers intravenous fluid (normal saline or lactated ringers) with a physician order. Performs intramuscular injections delivers medications sublingually via nebulizers intravenously or intranasal as allowed by NH Statewide Treatment Protocols.
- Applies splints and immobilizers removes IVs after completion of competencies.
- Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Restocks patient rooms supply carts and equipment units.
- Assists visitors volunteers and patient family/friends.
- Mentors new co-workers to the unit.
- May assist in monitoring and/or caring of patients who require close observation (suicidal/elopement risks patients in restraints and/or seclusion).
- Performs administrative functions including answering phones faxing managing critical communication and able to prioritize and multi task during periods of high stress.
- Manages patient health information and electronic medical records.
- Assist in transporting patients off the unit.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- A high school graduate or equivalent required.
- AVADE within 1 year of hire date
- Excellent communication skills desired with the ability to work collaboratively as member of multi-disciplinary team in a chaotic environment.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and keyboarding skills
Required Licensure/Certifications
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
(BLS) Basic Life Support
Emergency Medical Technician Registration (NREMT)
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Basic Life Support
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Computer Literacy
- Pharmacy Residency
- Spinal Tap Experience
- Nursing
- Gastric Lavage
- Epic
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics are a member of Dartmouth Health, providing healthcare services to patients across northern New England.
