Emergency Services Technician

Make a difference when every second counts. Beloit Health System at Beloit Memorial Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Emergency Department Technician to join our Emergency Services team. In this role, you'll work alongside nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care in a fast-paced emergency department environment.

If you thrive under pressure, enjoy hands-on patient care, and are committed to delivering outstanding service, we encourage you to apply.

• Shift: 1/2 varied & 3rd shift
• Schedule:
  
  12 hour shift, varied start times
• Hours per week: 24 hours per week
• Benefits Status:
  Benefits Eligible
• Department:
  Emergency Services

The Emergency Department Technician supports the professional nursing staff and Emergency Department physicians by performing a variety of patient care and clinical support duties. The Emergency Department Technician responsibilities include assisting with direct patient care, supply management, stocking treatment rooms, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. This role complements the delivery of emergency care through CNA-level patient support, laboratory specimen collection, EKGs, BAT/UDS testing, IV assistance, wound care, orthopedic support, and other clinical procedures.

• Provide direct patient care and support under the direction of licensed healthcare professionals.
• Perform specialty procedures including straight catheterization, specimen collection, splint application, suture setup, crutch-walking instruction, eye irrigation, EKGs, and phlebotomy.
• Assist with wound care and dressing changes.
• Collect and document patient vital signs, orthostatic measurements, weights, intake/output data, observations, interventions, and procedures.
• Safely transport patients throughout the facility while ensuring comfort and security.
• Communicate changes in patient condition or unusual findings promptly to the RN.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, including monthly chart audits.
• Adhere to infection prevention practices, blood borne pathogen precautions, body substance isolation protocols, and aseptic techniques.
• Perform hourly rounding and maintain patient communication tools, including room whiteboards.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Help prevent falls, injuries, disease exposure, and other patient safety risks.
• Perform unit-specific responsibilities according to established policies and procedures.
• Assist with supply stocking, treatment room readiness, and department organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Successful completion of EMT-basic course, completion of CNA program, or equivalent military experience with current EMT-B or CNA certification, or Student Nurse in senior year of nursing program.
• Requires working sometimes irregular hours.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Two years' clinical experience preferred.
• Must be CPR certified within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.
• Must complete phlebotomy training.
• Must complete occupational health training for post-accidents.