ED Tech

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$21.45/hr - $32.20/hr

• Perform patient care as directed by nursing or medical staff.
• EMT-Ps licensed by IDPH may complete the housewide competency to start IVs, saline locks, and administer IV fluids.
• Assist both nursing and physicians to perform various invasive procedures such as advanced airway, central line insertion, etc.
• Bedside monitor application and lead placement (cardiac monitor, NIBP, pulse ox), 12‑lead EKGs, phlebotomy, orthopedic post molds and splints, crutch training, monitoring and discontinuation of urinary catheters, assist patient with ADLs and toileting.
• All interventions should be documented by the ED Tech completing the task in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with application of hard and soft restraints as well as monitor behavioral health patients according to policy.
• Immediately report concerns regarding patient status to nursing and medical staff.
• Perform direct patient care as directed by nursing and medical staff based on skills as listed below within job description.
• Ensure an adequate supply and equipment are available and for patient care throughout the shift including all patient care areas and clean/dirty utility rooms.
• All ED equipment is present, clean and maintained.
• Continually assess levels of medical supplies and equipment throughout work area at intervals throughout shift.
• Intial assessment should begin at shift‑to‑shift handoff then reassessed.
• Communicate needed supply order to UIC for electronic entry by UIC.
• Ensure adequate levels of linen are available in all patient care areas, including the Paramedic Cart and blanket warmers.
• Perform gross cleaning of used sterile instruments utilizing universal precautions in compliance with Infection Control policy and procedures.
• Transport instruments and trays to Sterile Processing for cleaning.
• Clean flexible scope and fiber optic laryngoscope blades according to policy.
• Continually monitor equipment function and remove/report malfunction according to proper procedure.
• Arrange for equipment repair if appropriate.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization for equipment and supplies throughout all patient care areas and clean/dirty utility rooms throughout the ED.
• Assist nursing and medical staff to maintain high customer service performance in ED.
• Complete patient rounds on an hourly basis managing patient expectations using AIDET and key words at key times.
• Report concerns to nursing staff as chain of command for service recovery when necessary.
• Makes rounds on patients in ED waiting room per department guidelines.
• Deliver high quality patient care in accordance with ED quality initiatives such as Cardiac Alerts, Stroke Alerts, blood culture contamination, handwashing, trauma.
• Maintain annual competencies in compliance with applicable policy and procedure.
• Perform point of care testing according to applicable policy and procedure.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure adequate coverage in the ED throughout shift as well as during meals and breaks.
• Assist with basic clerical functions such as telephone and basic order entry to assist with coverage of UIC when necessary.
• Regularly communicate with ED Charge Nurse and fellow ED Techs to meet patient care needs throughout the ED.
• Transport patients, supplies and equipment interdepartmentally when necessary.
• Transport blood products, medications, x‑rays, and medical supplies as needed to facilitate patient care.

2‑3 years of hospital patient care or pre‑hospital patient care experience OR completion of 1 year of nursing school clinical rotations or Certified Nursing Assistant.

• Ability to use keyboard, see computer screen.
• Ability to move / lift patients and push carts, etc.
• Current CPR certification.

• Completion of the age‑specific competency.
• Very heavy lifting with help as described below.
• May experience unpleasant odors, exposures to…