Emergency Department Technician

Job Summary

Peace Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for a Part Time, 0.30 FTE, Night position. This role is responsible for performing direct patient care activities within its scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician in the Emergency Department.

• Assist nursing staff and other care team members with patient care: receiving patients by ambulance and from triage; assisting with ambulatory patients; setting up and assisting with procedures; obtaining patient vital signs; dressing or undressing patients; providing treatment supplies when needed; application of sterile dressings; restraint procedures; immobilization of extremities; cast and splint applications; patient transport.
• Perform basic patient observation skills and report 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.
• Perform clerical and communication functions to support departmental operations and patient care.
• Order entry and results retrieval in the computer system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Will perform environmental services, security assistance and emergency response duties as needed.
• Successfully complete non-violent crisis intervention training during orientation and renew training as outlined in policy.

• Accredited Program
  
  Required:
  
  Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant or
• Accredited Program
  
  Required:
  
  Medical Assistant or
• Accredited Program
  
  Required:
  
  Emergency Medical Technician

• Minimum of 1 year required:
  Work experience as a Certified or Registered Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT
• Preferred:
  Prior acute care hospital experience
• Preferred:
  Previous leadership/supervisory experience
• Required:
  
  Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs

• Certified Nursing Assistant license in the state of WA required.
• WA State Food Handlers Permit required.
• Minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified or Registered Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT preferred.
• Required:
  
  Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Note:
  
  If hired prior to October 1, 1997, may qualify for this position with a Registered Nursing Assistant designation from the state of Washington.

• Completion of ED specific competency-based education (Required)
• Strong communication skills (Required)
• Critical thinking skills (Required)
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills (Required)
• Strong customer service 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)

• Lifting:
  Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without 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, occasionally up to 30 lbs. force.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

EEO affirmative action employer/vets/disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.