Emergency Dept Technician

Emergency Room

Full Time

PM Shift

Sign-On Bonus: 2500

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607‑bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.

Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center.

Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Performs various patient care and related services in providing for the personal needs and comforts of patients in assigned ED. Also performs order entry functions, supply stocking and maintenance of patient rooms. Acts as a liaison between nursing, physicians, hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Accepts changes in duties when appropriate. Demonstrates flexibility when asked or condition dictates.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Years of

Experience:

1 Year of patient care experience in an acute care setting

Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): 1 Year of experience can be substituted for those who are a Certified Nursing Assistant, have a EMT certification, or have completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course.

Required Certifications/Licensure: Basic Life Support and Crisis Prevention Institute Training required within 90 days of hire. Refer to Mandatory Certficiation Requirements and Tranining for Nurses policy and procedure.

Required Training: Basic knowledge of computer skills;
Demonstrates knowledge and effective use of medical terminology;
Able to demonstrates working knowledge of computer systems to effectively provide patient centered care (i.e. order entry, chart documentation).

• The ED Technician will perform assigned patient care tasks under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs clerical function in a manner which enhances the timely, efficient and effective delivery of patient care.
• After successfully completing specialized training, the ED Technician will Place patients on oxygen therapy and Pulse Oximetry as directed;
  Place patients on cardiac monitor and obtains Lead II strip for chart;
  Take and record vital signs- includes pulse oximetry and monitor, weighs patients and reports unusual or abnormal findings to the designated RN;
  Collects blood specimens via phletobomy venipuncture and delivers specimens to the lab as directed;
  Sets up sterile trays and assists physicians with suture repair;
  Applies orthopedic splints and appliances and assists physician with casting and other orthopedic interventions as directed;
  Provides patients with crutch walking instruction and demonstration;
  Sets up for water seal drainage for chest tube;
  Accurately obtains 12 lead EKG tracings and delivers recording to physician;
  Inserts foley catheters and maintain foley care;
  Serves as Mayday team member (performs CPR and obtains supplies, blood products and equipment during codes);
  Transports both monitored and unmonitored patients within the department as well as throughout the hospital as directed;
  Performs…