ED Technician; NIGHT

Summary

The Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) assists in the Emergency Department and Observation Unit with direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Tasks are based on accepted standards of emergency and outpatient practice and are performed within the scope of education, training, and experience. The ED Tech is responsible for orienting and training new staff and students, applying knowledge in aseptic technique, laboratory services, and orthopedic and minor surgical procedures.

The ED Tech demonstrates competence with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

• Demonstrate skill and judgment necessary to implement interventions and procedures delegated by the RN.
• Apply aseptic technique according to hospital policy and competency standards: wipe down surfaces, report breaks, discard contaminated items, and restock supplies while keeping areas clean.
• Operate equipment in the Emergency Department and Observation Unit, including ECG machines, blood pressure equipment, blood glucose monitoring, urine pregnancy and dipstick tests, and bladder scanners.
• Prepare STD/wet prep exams, transport specimens, collect urinalysis, perform phlebotomy, and data‑entry for lab specimens.
• Obtain blood products from the Blood Bank and interpret physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Assist physicians or physician assistants with orthopedic procedures, closed‑reduction, suturing/stapling, crutch walking, splint application, and fitting orthopedic equipment.
• Insert and remove Foley catheters and perform enemas as needed, following infection control guidelines.
• Insert peripheral intravenous therapy, remove peripheral IV lines, and access intraosseous lines.
• Transport patients within the hospital, record vital signs, notify the health‑care team of changes, and initiate basic life support under RN supervision.
• Document all orders, vital signs, and procedures in the electronic medical record system.
• Assist with triage, rapid registration, bed placement communication, and preparation of patients for examination.
• Attend orientations, staff meetings, in‑services, and demonstrate flexible scheduling to ensure patient care.

Minimum Education:

High‑school diploma or equivalent with post‑training as a Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, Paramedic, Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, or a nursing/EMS student.

Preferred Education:

Not applicable.

Experience:

2+ years in a direct patient‑care environment, acute‑care facility, corpsman experience, or formal phlebotomy/laboratory/EMT/paramedic training, demonstrating competency in aseptic technique, cardiac arrhythmias, laboratory services, and orthopedic and major surgical procedures.

Applicant must hold a current BLS certification.