Pediatric Emergency Department Lead Critical Care Tech

Major Responsibilities

Oversee day to day refurbishing initiatives in the PED

• Make regular rounds in the department, using daily rounding tool. Ensure proper documentation in care connection as rounding occurs
• Provide input to PED leadership as to eqipment needs, anticipation of future needs and depreciation of equipment
• Make rounds to identify areas of cleaning that are required
• Fiscally accountable for day to day operations
• Responsible for scheduling, staffing in advocate works and payroll on a daily basis
• Evaluate supply usage and adjust par levels on a quarterly basis for optimal department function and fiscal responsibility
• Follow purchasing department guidelines for vendor utilization

Represent PED as part of Leadership Team

• Participate in department leadership meetings as needed
• PED tech staff meeting with ED Manager/ACM/or Director
• Review patient satisfaction results that reflect the PED tech contribution to the department and develop an action plans surrounding unmet goals
• Participate in evaluation, disipline process for all PED technicians
• Ensure organizational safety initiatives are followed by PED technicians
• Interview, hire and provide oreintation and educational support for PED technicians in collaboration with the nurse manager/director
• Coordinate oreintation and education of PED technicians in collaboration with the department educators
• Identify ongoing educational needs among the PED technicians and collaborate with the department educators/managers
• Coordinate, educate and maintain all point of care testing utilized in the emergency department
• Develop and hold bi-annual skills day for PED technicians
• Functions as/works as an PED technician as needed Education/Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Associate degree or 2 years college experience. 2-4 years experience in emergency department or pre-hospital experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  
  Required:
  
  Proficient with PC skills and knowledge of equipment within an emergency department. Good communication and customer relation skills. Good organization and math skills. Certified CNA, EMT-B, LPN or medical assistant.

Self directed, minimal supervision required. Ability to prioritize, plan and execute. Ability to give clear directions. Possess strong critical thinking, analytical and organizational skills. Pocess strong detail and result oriented skill. Must adhere to the behaviors of excellence and be a team player. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015.

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.