Emergency Department Technician II- Emergency

** Description*
* ** Peace Health is seeking a Emergency Department Technician II for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position )** . The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $25.59 - $39.96. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

** This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.*
* ** Job Summary*
* This position is responsible for performing direct patient care activities within his/her scope of practice under the direction of Physician in the Emergency Department.  They will assist the nursing staff in providing high quality and compassionate care for patients to promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all member of the care delivery team.

** Essential Functions*
* + Participate in patient care in collaboration with and supervised by RN: which may include vital signs; IV starts; blood draws; document on flow sheet; communicate with patient and family; set-up and assist with procedures; clean and dress wounds; splinting; assist with airway management; initiate cardiac monitoring; may be required to perform emergency defibrillation; point of care testing; patient transport; patient discharge.

+ Performs basic patient observation skills and reports significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate team member.  Observation of secluded or restrained patients.

+ Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.  Assist in keeping patient care areas and equipment clean.  Room set-up.

+ Performs clerical and communication functions to support departmental operations and patient care.

+ Order entry and results retrieval in the computer system.

+ Document patient care in health care record according to standards.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

** Qualifications*
* ** Education*
* + High School Diploma Preferred:  or equivalent or

+

Required:

Graduate of EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic certification course

** Experience*
* +  Preferred:
Experience in the pre-hospital or emergency department setting and

+

Required:

Successful completion of ED orientation/training and standard competencies and

+

Required:

Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.

** Credentials*
* +

Required:

ED Tech II - Oregon Requirements Current state EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) or EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) certification or Advanced EMT (AEMT) and

+

Required:

Upon Hire Basic Life Support  and

+

Required:

Upon Hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support

** Skills*
* + Completion of ED specific competency based education (Required)

+ IV Skills (Required)

+ Phlebotomy (Required)

+ Strong communication skills (Required)

+ Sufficient knowledge of English, spelling and arithmetic to complete and compile reports, make out requisitions, maintain simple records and perform various clerical duties (Required)

+ Proficient computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)

** Working Conditions*
* Lifting

+ Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

+ Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

+ Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.

+ Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.

+ Lift/Carry:
Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.

+ Push/Pull:
Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force.

Environmental Conditions

+ Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

+ Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

+ Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

+ Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

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