Emergency Department Tech

• Department: RMH-Emergency Department

• Entity: Olney Service Area

• Job Category: Patient Care

• Employment Type: PRN - As Needed

• Job ID: 42076

• Experience Required: None

• Education Required: HS Diploma/GED

• Shift: Evening

• Location: Olney, IL

• Usual Schedule: as needed 1030a-11p

• On Call Requirements: no

• Work Location: Richland Memorial Hospital

• Weekend Requirements: no

• Other Posting Information: This position will help cover for vacation and illness.

• Holiday Requirements: no

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  Position Summary:

  The Emergency Department Technician functions within the department under the direction of the ED Physician and the ED Nurse(s). The technician is responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies and providing patient care under the direct supervision of the medical and nursing staff.

  Qualifications:

  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of EMT coursework, or successful completion of CNA coursework, or successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences.

  SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, strong organizational skills and customer service.

  Essential Functions:

• Answers call lights and offers comfort measures to patients in coordination with nursing staff.

• Brings code cart to designated areas, provides cardiac compressions.

• Cleans and sends instruments for sterilization.

• Obtains supplies and equipment required for procedures.

• Documents appropriate data in patient chart when care is provided.

• Maintains all department equipment in a functional manner.

• Obtains daily supplies from CPD.

• Orders supplies and equipment from storeroom and specific vendors as needed.

• Performs wound irrigations, wound dressings and surical preps under the direct supervision of the physician.

• Prepares patient for transportation and transport.

• Assists nursing staff with direct patient care within ED Tech scope.

• Sutures wounds and applies splints under the direction and supervision of provider staff.

• Facilitates patient thoughput into and out of the department by assisting with triage, rooming and transfers.

• Stocks linen and supplies in the ED.

• Performs EKGs on all ED patients.

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