Emergency Department Tech

For more than 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted cornerstone of our community, committed to excellence in healthcare and compassionate patient service. Our dedicated team of approximately 475 employees is driven by a shared passion for improving lives and recognizes the true value of good health.

Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care facility located in Toccoa, Georgia, nestled in the scenic foothills of Northeast Georgia. Our welcoming, family-oriented community offers a rich blend of cultural, civic, and outdoor opportunities, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

We are proud members of the Georgia Hospital Association, the American Hospital Association, and the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading healthcare accrediting organization, reflecting our ongoing commitment to quality and safety.

Emergency Department Tech - Full Time - 7am-7pm

The Emergency Department Tech is a non-licensed individual who performs clerical duties, housekeeping functions, and assists in rendering care to patients.

Experience as a PCT or CNA within the last three years.

Experience in hospital or industrial maintenance preferred.

Certification as a Nursing Assistant.

BCLS Certification required within first month of employment.

Knowledge of medical terminology and computer experience preferred.

Provides care to patients of the following ages:

Infants (Newborn to One Year) Adolescent (Ten to 18 Years)

Toddlers (Two to Four Years) Adult (19 to 69 Years)

Child (Five to Nine Years) Geriatric (70 and Above)

• Maintains cleanliness, order, and an attractive environment in the Emergency Department area, Triage and Waiting Room at all times.
• Provides necessary equipment at patient’s bedside.
• Insures clean and safe surroundings.
• Adjusts side rails according to established procedures.
• Collects and disposes of trash according to procedure.
• Cares for soiled and contaminated linens.
• Inventories and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Dust mops and wet mops floor with germicide cleaner as needed when Environmental Services not available.
• Cleans mayo, stretchers, and wheelchairs with germicide cleaner.
• Cleans walls and pictures.
• Cleans windows and checks blinds; reports to manager if changes are needed.
• Cleans equipment as assigned.
• Cleans rooms according to procedure.
• Cleans and makes stretchers ready for use.
• Places furniture and supplies in the correct location.
• Checks for and reports any maintenance needs.
• Checks and records vital signs, blood pressure, TPR.
• Weighs patient as indicated.
• Assists with postmortem care.
• Administers emergency resuscitation of patients in cardiac arrest.
• Assists in emergency admission, care, and evacuation of patients in a disaster.
• Applies ice packs.
• Records patient intake and output.
• Assists with set-up of sterile trays/procedures maintaining sterile technique.
• Prepares patients for exams (assists with undressing and gowning of patients).
• Ensures patient comfort (blankets, keeping patient/families informed of waits).
• Provides patient care in compliance with SCH policy and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Implements and monitors fall assessment program.
• Labels specimens at bedside.
• Uses two patient identifiers prior to procedures/treatments.
• Places blood droplet on strip and obtains result using Lifescan Glucose monitor.
• Performs quality control check on a daily basis.
• Uses two patient identifiers prior to performing Blood Glucose testing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of body mechanics.
• Remains aware of patients placed on limited motion.
• Assists patients with progressive activity: dangle, stand by bed, sit in chair and walk.
• Transports patients to specified areas by…