ED Technician- Full Time- Mid Shifts

ED Technician- Full Time- Mid ShiftsResponsible for providing safe, emotionally supportive, and individualized care for patients under the direction of nursing staff and medical providers.Provides basic patient care, including vital signs, hygiene (bathing and oral care), positioning, toileting, linen changes, ambulation, range of motion, nutritional and hydration support, collecting lab specimens, placement of telemetry leads.Promotes a safe patient environment: clutter-free, bed alarms, armband checks, etc.Competent in point of care testingCompetent to place, immobilizers, slings, and Velcro splintsDemonstrates use of crutches and walkers to patientsAssist with spinal motion restrictionCompetent to insert straight and indwelling urinary catheters for adult patientsCompetent to instill enemaCompetent to perform Peripheral PhlebotomyStocks supplies per departmental needs.Assists the nurse in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.Orient patients and families to patient rooms, patient activities, and hospital policies.Documents patient care provided.Responsible to perform Direct Observer and Sitter duties as needed.Set up and assist nurses and providers with procedures such as sutures, chest tubes, lumbar punctures, pelvic exams, central lines, and chest tubes.Setup and apply patient temperature control devices/equipment for patients.Assists with post-mortem careCompetent to perform 12 lead EKGComplete competencies as Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)Respond to rapid response in ancillary departments to assist with CPR, etc.Provides interdepartmental transport as requested for non-cardiac monitored patients.Ensures compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.Assists the Health Unit Coordinator with duties as needed.Communicates information to Nursing and medical staff.Participates in educational offerings staff meetings, and other departmental/association wide meetings.Displays professional behaviors that reflect the SHINE Behavior Standards.Promotes patient safety standards.Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.BLS CPR AED RequiredDirect Observer TrainingSECURE Modules 1 and 2