Job Posting for ED Technician DT at NCH Healthcare System
Essential Job Accountabilities:
Job Summary:
The Emergency Department Technician under the direction of a Registered Nurse is responsible for using practical knowledge and skills to work effectively with other staff of the NCH Healthcare System in the emergent/non-urgent settings. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining all department supplies, equipment and assisting with defined aspects of the emergency/urgent care of patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides defined aspects of care to Emergency Department patients, following nursing/physician/provider order.
Solicits chief complaint at triage, can perform a quick registration and is able to alert triage RN to a high acuity patient.
Inputs accurate data into the EKG machine prior to completing procedure and immediately presents review to the attending physician.
Initials all blood ETOH orders when drawn. Completes Urine Drug Screen forms and maintains change of custody of specimen. Collects specimens for legal drug screening, following DSI protocol.
Maintains and orders supplies and equipment, replenishing both on an ongoing basis throughout the assigned shift, in a fast-effective manner.
Maintains clean examination rooms and safe work environment/equipment as evidenced by proper handling of contaminated supplies/equipment, i.e. emptying trash/linen bags in Department as needed.
Collects, labels, and/or delivers urine, blood, sputum, and stool specimens to the lab, as directed, and utilizing universal precautions.
Insert Foley or straight catheters under MD order; notifies RN/MD when resistance is met.
Applies orthopedic splints under direction of the Registered Nurse/Physician/Provider and documents in First Net.
Applies or assists with the application of simple dressings, utilizing aseptic technique.
Assists the nursing staff with patient admission/discharge/transfers, and reports to the Helipad upon request of the charge nurse. Assists patients who arrive by car.
Accurately performs glucometer finger stick. Accurately performs ED POCT. Performs quality control on all waive tests.
Initiates Saline locks and performs venipuncture following hospital protocol.
Accesses Pyxis machine and removes IV fluids and biological to assist RN.
Properly fits patients for crutches and instructs gait training following in-service by Physical Therapy.
Will assist with the application of restraints (posey jacket, limb restraints and papoose) and monitor patient accordingly to NCH Healthcare system protocol.
Education, Experience, Qualifications:
Minimum of High School or GED required.
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers and issued by the American Heart Association required.
Valid Licensure as a Florida EMT, Paramedic, Clinical Tech (CNA) in the State of Florida with acute care experience required.
Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, and input data.
Salary.com Estimation for ED Technician DT in Naples, FL
$270,201 to $398,452
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