ED Tech - Methodist Emergency

Overview

Performs Patient Care Activities as delegated by the Nurse and/or Physician for patients of all age's groups with both acute and chronic health problems. The Licensed Emergency Department Technician provides direct patient care that encompasses the nursing assistant role, phlebotomy, 12-lead ECG tracings and assisting with O2 needs.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
American Heart Association (AHA);
Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (L-EMT) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Education:

H.S. Diploma/GED,

Work Experience:

Under the direct supervision of the RN provides indirect care that supports the Emergency Department mission by:

• in cost containment
• development/maintenance of positive work environment
• minimizing overtime
• attending required classes and meetings
• participating in unit committees
• adheres to all policies and procedures

• applies protective devices correctly
• anticipates patient request, makes rounds every hour as a minimum
• assists RN in planning patient care
• maintains a safe unit environment

• washes hands before and after patient contact
• handles soiled linen, equipment and instruments per protocol
• maintains sterile asepsis
• changes and secures dressings
• maintains isolation technique

• utilizes p.p.e. appropriately
• keeps hallways clear of furniture/equipment, everything on one side

• maintains support areas (kitchen, nurses station, utility rooms) clean/stocked
• restocks equipment in patient rooms
• accountable for wheelchairs, thermometers, pulse oximeters, glucometers and other pertinent equipment

• completes appropriate work form for maintenance and clinical engineering service, equipment work orders, including removing from service Provides direct patient care that demonstrates our mission and values. Evidenced by:
• oxygen therapy including pulse oximetry, oral and nasal airways insertion oral suctioning and placement of 02 per cannula and non-rebreather mask
• Foley catheter, straight cath insertion/placement, minicath – excludes children and infants
• performs and documents selected diagnostic tests – phlebotomy & 12-lead ECG recording
• performs lab testing as appropriate
• provides care for the patient requiring restraint or seclusion
• Performs splint application (Methodist only)
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

• temperatures - oral, rectal (axillary only under the direction of RN)
• Pulse - apical and radial,
• Blood pressure,
• height and weight,
• intake and output,
• Pain Ratings Demonstrates a Thorough Understanding And Working Knowledge Of All Equipment Necessary To Perform Job Functions. Performs And Documents Special Procedures Per Policy
• application of heat/cold
• decubitus care
• pelvic exam setup
• I & D setup
• surgical skin prep
• apply ace/TEDS/binders
• apply/remove leads
• assist coughing & deep breathing
• assist with physical exam
• oral suctioning
• nasopharyngeal suctioning
• maintain and clean suction equipment
• application of hypo/hyperthermia unit
• care of oxygen equipment.
• room set-up for trauma
• suture set-up
• moderate sedation set-up
• patient prep for any procedure
• Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.

• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment. Performs…