ED Tech

Two week rotating block schedule requiring every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Schedule requirements: 2 shifts per week Mondays on nights 1900-0730 and an additional day on nights or evenings 1100-2330

Pay Range

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists the physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of the patients by performing phlebotomy and IV starts transporting patients to other departments placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors performs wound care inserts Foley catheters and obtains lab specimens.
• Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations concerns and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
• Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedure through the Electronic Health record (EHR).
• Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care. Coordinates and facilitates all forms of communications (phone verbal paging electronic fax and EMS system).
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment following department safety policies and standard precautions.
• Monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems. Arranges repair of major malfunctions.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices. or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic license issued by the state of Wisconsin or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Intravenous license issued by the state of Wisconsin or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate license issued by the state of Wisconsin or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued by the state in which the team member practices. and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Basic computer skills and ability to work with Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians staff patients and their families.
• Must maintain skill and recertification as required by regulation and organization.
• Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Certification Addendum
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications ( CARF or others).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit stand walk lift squat bend reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
• Must be able to:
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical electrical chemical radiation and blood and body fluids.
• Will be required to wear gloves goggles and gowns on an as-needed basis.
• Must have functional sight and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program