Emergency Department Tech

The ED Tech functions primarily in direct patient care, and demonstrates competent clinical practice with a variety of patients. The tech in the ED works as part of a team with a common goal of offering patient centered, timely care, in a safe and friendly environment. The tech in this position offers individualized compassionate care to emergency department patients, observation patients, and outpatients based on the direction of the physician and RN.

The tech pleasantly provides nonjudgmental care for the acutely ill, as well as the non-acute patient. This position requires the ability to perform multiple ancillary roles including, but not limited to, performing duties and procedures within the scope of their practice as assigned, specimen collection, vital signs, EKGs, stocking of supplies, cleaning, and transportation of patients, clerical responsibilities, lab collection, respiratory treatments, and other duties as assigned.

This position requires assisting the nurse, physician, and other members of the team to provide relationship based patient centered care. The tech in this role works with multiple types of sophisticated equipment and handles various types of patients in a friendly and frequently stressful environment.

• Demonstrates awareness of specific safety concerns in department.
• Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies.
• Complies with My Michigan Health safety guidelines.
• Maintain department equipment as necessary.
• Identifies and communicates concern regarding unsafe conditions or equipment promptly.
• Participates in medical center safety drills.
• Utilizes appropriate lift equipment on a routine basis.
• Attends education days.
• Seeks opportunities for self-education and enrichment while sharing information with co-workers.

• Collects vital signs and weight.
• Participates in direct patient care. Moves, lifts, and transports patients as required.
• Performs EKG.
• Performs intravenous access as ordered and when within scope, in a prompt accurate manner.
• Performs other clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies.
• Recognizes and displays pleasant, friendly and cooperative manner to public.
• Maintains clean and tidy exam room, including inventory of room supplies.
• Maintains orderly patient flow.

• Is familiar with cardiac monitors, can apply leads and operate equipment.
• Can assist with emergency equipment and procedures under the direct supervision of the RN or ED physician.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Follows sterile technique during set up and throughout procedure. Assists physicians with all types of procedures.
• Supports the mission, goals, policies, and standards of the ED.
• Assists RN to ensure patient care outcomes and safety needs are met.
• Communicates identified problems to appropriate personnel and implements actions to assure patient needs are met. Assists unit in maintaining the area according to Joint Commission standards.
• Participates in quality improvement activities in the department.

• All Clerical Duties.
• Answers telephone.
• Enters labs and other orders as requested. Enters POC results in the EMR. Assists with medical procedures and minor surgery.
• Assists with all medical procedures and minor surgery.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique.

• Health Care Provider certification maintained (as applicable).
• Performs according to procedure in all medical center emergency situations.
• Provides and ensures safe and secure environment for the patient.
• Is familiar with all safety and emergency procedures.
• Observes fall safety precautions. Ordering and Stocking

May include:

• Orders from purchasing weekly for medical supplies, lab supplies and office supplies.
• Special invoices for supplies not available in storeroom.
• Placing orders with Pharmacy.
• Stock exam room with supplies and fill hand cleaner bottles.

Credential:BLS:
Basic Life Support
Equivalent

Experience:

Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Credential:PCT: MMH PCT/CNA/EMT/LPN Certification
Equivalent

Experience:

Must hold an internal Mid Michigan Health Patient Care Technician certification or a current State of Michigan registry document as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or completion of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification culminating in licensure in the State of Michigan, or be certified or registered as a Medical…