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Dallas, TX
Emergency Department Technician
Dallas, TX
Larson-Jerde
Dallas, TX
Emergency Department Technician
- Places patients on electrocardiogram (EKG) monitor and performs 12 lead EKG’s. Performs venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining blood specimens
- Performs and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure and pulse oximetry)
- Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors
- Provides training support to other staff members under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Accepts responsibility for own growth, development and professional conduct
- Performs other duties in support of the Emergency Department such as ordering supplies and maintaining equipment
- Assists in Emergency Department continuing education by participating in-services related to pre-hospital care of the patients
Detroit, MI
Emergency Department Technician, Grade
Detroit, MI
Gottlieb-Thiel
Detroit, MI
Emergency Department Technician, Grade
- Participate in departmental activities (educational, performance improvement and delegated information management)
- Proficiently sets up for procedures performed in the Emergency Department and assists RN as directed
- Assists departmental leadership team in the development of other staff members
- Initiates and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided
- Calls for patient in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort; adheres to instructions from Clinical Manager or physician and established routines
- Assists RN/physician in the admission of patient - orients patient to their surroundings, transfers patient, assists in discharging
- Assists in the initial management of illness or injury to emergency patients in accordance with specified protocol and procedure
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Phoenix, AZ
Emergency Department Technician / ED Tech
Phoenix, AZ
Beatty and Sons
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Phoenix, AZ
Emergency Department Technician / ED Tech
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- Assist with maintaining equipment in good working order and keeps it in proper place
- Performs and/or assist with various orthopedic procedures/splint applications
- Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, special test and procedures as directed by the RN
- Assists with maintaining a clean safe environment
- Provides for safety of all ages of patients during transport
- Assist triage nurse with triage of critical verses non-critical patients
- Assist with orientation of new staff
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Flexibility
Bachelor’s Degree in Flexibility
San Diego State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Flexibility
Skills
Skills
- Is knowledgeable about, and demonstrates proficient use of department equipment to include
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficiently sets up for procedures performed in the Emergency Department and assists RN as directed
- Accepts responsibility for own growth, development and professional conduct
- Initiates and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided
- Demonstrates basic computer skills
- Demonstrates competency in phlebotomy skills or proficiency within first six months of hire
- Self-directed including the ability to work independently
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification "for healthcare providers"
- Take and record vital signs, height, weight and other applicable measurements
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Under general supervision of the RN, APN, PA, or Physician, performs assigned procedures including, but not limited to: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing; initial, repeat and orthostatic vital sign measurements; application of monitor leads, specimen collection, and transports stable telemetry or non-monitored patients to nursing units. Advanced skills and functions: Where state statute permits, performs blood glucose testing; phlebotomy; saline lock insertion; IV discontinuation; bladder (Foley) catheterization. After training in these advanced skills the ED Tech may perform these functions per state and facility guidelines on adult patients and pediatric patiens twelve years of age and older upon direct delegation of the task
- Provides communication and updates to RN, Physician or other providers related to perceived reactions or changes to patients condition. Accurately records information in the patient record, documents vital signs and procedures completed, as well as the equipment and techniques utilized
- Monitors supply stock levels and reports needs. Notifies housekeeping, maintenance, biomedical engineering, and others to ensure proper equipment and a safe environment is maintained. Maintains appropriate levels of stock in medication room, exam room bedside carts, and specialty carts. Assists with health unit coordination tasks and reception responsibilities as needed
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- EMT training/certificate. Strongly prefer EMT experience or PCA/NA./NST support role work experience in an acute care setting. ERT training preferred
- Must be able to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast pace environment. Ability to work with all age levels. Must be able to work in a team environment and have self-direction
- Ability to provide written validation of current basic life support competency or ability to obtain written validation within 30 days of hire
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of unit specific age criteria for patient population
- Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
- Must also meet department specific requirements for applicable department (See Department Specific Requirement
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Follows lines of authority
- Requires dependable attendance to shifts & flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues
- May be required to draw blood
- Assists patients to/from bathroom & general ambulation as needed
- Assists w/discharge process under direction of physician or nurse
- Cleans ED gurneys & equipment for efficient provision of care
- Prepares requisitions for lab, imaging & medical records and carries out basic clerical duties of the Unit Assistant as needed
- Demonstrated ability to use personal computer
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills in English
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Serve patient meals & feed patients when needed
- Stocking & restocking patient care areas, keeping unit neat
- Performs POCT as documented w/ competencies & quality control checks
- Look up Lab results on computer
- Assists w/ discharge process
- Inventories patient belonging
- Assists in emergency situations including resuscitation
- Rooms patients, undresses patients & applies monitoring devices
- Applies nasal cannula, simple mask, & non-rebreather mask
- Obtains, records & reports vital signs, heights, weights & inputs/outputs of patients & reports any unusual findings to the primary RN or physician
- Assists w/ procedures, including positioning, draping & prepping
- Assists patients to/from bathroom, ambulation, & transports
- Performs wound cleaning, irrigation & applies simple dressings
- Applies orthopedic devices, pre-formed splints, performs splinting, cast removal & crutch fitting/teaching
- Assist w/ log rolling, applies cervical collar & pelvic exam
- Straight cath (mini-cath), in & out of adults >12 years
- Perform Bladder Scanning
- Cardiac monitor surveillance, recognizing, recording & reporting potentially dangerous rhythm changes & arrhythmias
- The ED Tech may be required to perform the following duties & therefore must maintain competencies w/ cleaning ED stretchers, equipment & rooms & performing EKGs
- Properly fill out paperwork as well as follow the correct procedure for identifying patients
- Demonstrates an awareness of & sensitivity to patient/family rights, cultural & ethical beliefs
- Performs w/in the scope & training of the ED Tech, & consistent State/Fed regulations including EMTALA, HIPAA & other applicable regulations, including patient confidentiality & risk mgmt
- Demonstrated skills in mgmt of aggressive behaviors, including de-escalation techniques
- Communicates effectively in critical situations
- Documentation adheres to medical center policies & procedures, & complies w/ all regulatory requirements
- Looks for ways to improve & promote quality; demonstrates accuracy & thoroughness
- Supports department & facility Quality programs
- Demonstrate proper body mechanics & use of proper lift techniques in certain circumstances
- Maintains proficiency in the care of special populations
- Acts as a preceptor/resource for new employees
- Takes direction willingly & assumes responsibility for completion of tasks
- Demonstrates leadership by actively supporting staff development as a resource to new ED Techs & through participation committees or improvement projects
- Accountable for maintaining current knowledge of organizational & facility policies & procedures, follows policies & procedures; supports organization's goals & values; supports affirmative action
- Six (6) months of related experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or equivalent (e.g., military experience), Medical Assistant with experience in Urgency Care setting OR completion of first semester of clinical course work in a nursing program
- BLS
- Cardiac rhythm identification (telemetry) experience, preferred
- Demonstrated ability to use personal computer, preferred
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs within the scope/training of EDT & State/ Federal regulations including EMTALA, HIPAA risk management & other applicable regulations
- Inventories, orders, unpacks & distributes supplies, forms & linens
- Responsible for the quality control checks of urine dipsticks
- Carries out basic clerical duties of the Unit Assistant/Receptionist to include proper cash handling, customer service, greeting/identifying patients & filling out paperwork, including after-hour admission
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Emergency Department Technician, Grade Resume Examples & Samples
- Provision of competent patient care, for all ages, acuities & conditions in the population the facility serves, including ensuring age-specific care & responding to cultural needs of patients & families
- Completes duties w/regard to workplace safety practices & policies, including infection control, & mgmt of aggressive behaviors
- Documents patient care & unit activities in a timely, accurate, & concise manner
- Demonstrates an awareness & sensitivity to staff & patient/family rights, cultural & ethical beliefs
- Participates in ED staff meetings, in-services, & performance improvement activities
- Establishes effective working relationships w/team members, patients, & families
- Assists physicians & nurses w/various procedures, including positioning & set up of draping & prepping
- Responsible for the quality control checks of urine dipsticks and demonstrates ability to implement community resources
- Ability to pull charts from file room, to properly fill after-hours paperwork, & to properly apply splints per MD orders
- Six (6) months of related experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant with certification as specified by the Medical Board of California, or equivalent (e.g. military experience) or, completion of an ED or UCC externship in an unlicensed assistive personnel externship or, completion of first semester of clinical course work in a nursing program
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- One year experience as a RN in an acute care setting and in emergency department preferred
- AZ RN license is required
- ACLS, PALS and TNCC would be a plus
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Evaluates acuity level of patients and insures appropriate matching of patients care needs to unit and hospital resources. Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to their specific needs
- Performs basic patient care appropriately within scope of training: positioning, transportation, phlebotomy, ECGs, splinting, maintenance of spinal precautions. Administers or monitors medications when indicated and as ordered by a physician. Such medications are limited to those approved for administration and/or monitoring by a paramedic in the State of practice. Assists patient in transfer using proper body mechanics and transfer techniques. Starts peripheral intravenous lines, including external jugular lines, initiates infusion, and maintains and adjusts fluid administration per physician order
- Performs cardio-vascular monitoring and management within scope of training
- Performs invasive and non-invasive airway management within scope of training examples: oxygen administration, tracheal suctioning, assisted ventilation, positioning, end-tidal CO2 and pulse-ox monitoring
- Monitors (does not initiate) the infusion of blood and blood products for rate and patient response
- Actively participates in the resuscitation of critical patients as assigned. Observes and monitors patients through the diagnostic phase of treatment
- Recognizes changes in patient status that requires notification of charge or primary nurse and physician. Keeps ED charge or primary nurse informed of patient status and current activities. Alerts responsible physician to changes in patient status. Documents assessment and reassessments within unit guidelines on appropriate documentation forms. Documents the incorporation of assessment findings and appropriate standards statement to support desired Patient Outcomes. Documents patient progress toward outcomes and responses to interventions / therapeutic modalities example: Response to pain medication. Documents the discharge plan of care and services consulted during patient visit
- Provides leadership in the development and evaluation of the unit orientation and preceptor program. Actively promotes the development of clinical and professional skills of staff members by role modeling, teaching and validating competencies. Maintain a safe environment for patients and co-workers
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill to perform all patient record, transcription, and Meditech activities. Uses Meditech software proficiently
- Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external customers. Maintains competence and effectiveness with EMS communications
- Anticipates needs of healthcare team to enhance patient flow. Insures appropriate test schedules and tracking of patient throughout the system
- Contributes information to the patient assessment by data collection as assigned by a licensed nurse
- Assists the health care team in implementation of plan of care, including resuscitation
- Contributes to the growth and development of self and department. Maintains an active involvement
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Emergency Department Technician / ED Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist triage nurse with triage of critical verses non-critical patients
- EKG and cardiac rhythm monitoring
- Performs and/or assist with various orthopedic procedures/splint applications
- Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, special test and procedures as directed by the RN
- Assist with observations of assigned patients, including monitoring of vital signs, patient needs, request - reports to team leader as indicated
- Performs environmental cleaning and restocking assignments; assures adequate supplies available
- Transports patients throughout the hospital in timely, safe manner
- Assist with maintaining equipment in good working order and keeps it in proper place
- Assists with maintaining a clean safe environment
- Assist with orientation of new staff
- Attends in service programs, required training/education and unit/department/service meetings
- Provides for safety of all ages of patients during transport
- Works appropriately with persons of varied ages and sociological background
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize changes in the patient’s condition and reports it to the appropriate caregiver
- Performs phlebotomy procedures
- Provides all personal care services in accordance with the plan of treatment assigned by the
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Establishes and maintains open communication; relays pertinent information to staff members in own department or other departments; assures information is accurate and complete
- Reports and records vital signs, tests, procedures and pertinent data and observations related to patient care duties within scope of practice
- Administers approved medications and treatments to patients in accordance with guidelines, policies and procedures, and as delegated by nursing supervisor and ordered by practitioner with prescriptive authority
- Provides written instructions and/or educational materials to patients and family members; reinforces written materials provided by privileged practitioner or registered nurse
- Transports patients, equipment and supplies from one location to another; assists with lifting as needed
- Performs chest compressions in cardiac arrests
- Maintains clean, safe and well equipped environment for patients and staff
- Utilizes universal precautions during patient care and related activities; maintains awareness of infection control and emergency preparedness procedures
- Participates in economical utilization of supplies; assures that emergency equipment and supply inventories are maintained and available for use
- Participates in staff meetings regularly; participates in projects as requested
- Assists, if applicable, in orienting, training and providing performance feedback on emergency department tech staff
- Participates, if applicable, in committee and/or department process improvement activities
- Assembles decontamination equipment and participates in disaster procedures as assigned by incident commander
- Practices within organizational, departmental and emergency services specific standards, policies, procedures, processes, protocols or guidelines; practices in accordance with departmental scope of service and emergency department tech scope of practice; works as part of the health care team
- Demonstrates and applies competency in basic clinical skills and use of department equipment
- Six (6) months emergency services experience or related background and experience
- Completion of one or more of the following Emergency Nurses' Association sponsored courses: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (NPC)
- Completion of one or more of the following American Heart Association courses: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Completion of Intermediate, Advanced or 12-Lead EKG course
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Proficiently sets up for procedures performed in the Emergency Department and assists RN as directed
- Communicates accurate information for delegated patient care activities performed, which include observed patient response to performed activities to the assigned RN in a written or verbal format following hand-off communication guidelines
- Is knowledgeable about, and demonstrates proficient use of department equipment to include
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Under supervision of the RN, the Senior ED Tech performs delegated patient care activities as directed and ordered in accordance with one’s training, competence and skill
- Actively participates in unit-based/hospital-based committees and process improvement initiatives. For example
- “Safety Champion”: assists Director with bi-annual completion of Environmental Tour requirement, and actively participates in disaster response team
- Linens and gowns
- One of the following
- Completion of 2 semesters of a professional registered nursing program
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Completes daily stocking of Main Department, ChestPain Center and Pediatric Center
- Consistently monitors counter for orders needing completion
- Performs or assists patients with personal hygiene such as oral care and dressing/undressing
- Performs tasks including positioning and maintaining patient in correct and safe alignment; measuring and recording temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure; measuring and recording height and weight as directed
- Performs and transmits 12-Lead EKG
- Places calls to physicians, healthcare providers and community services
- Within six months of accepting this position, the employee is required to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit(s). This requires that the employee demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of the patient population served
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Previous experience in a health care setting performing direct patient care preferred
- Military medical or emergency department experience preferred
- Previous secretary experience in a clinical setting preferred
- Principles of body mechanics required
- Ability to write legibly and spell correctly required
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic anatomy preferred
- Ability to speak and communicate English clearly, ability to express thoughts coherently, ability to follow social norms
- Good interpersonal and communications skills required
- Willingness and ability to learn tasks through on the job training required
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist Triage Nursing in meeting the needs of individuals in the waiting area, with vitals and helping get patients out of car
- Performs or assists patients with personal hygiene such as oral care, dressing/undressing and elimination needs
- Collects and accurately labels various specimens, including urine and venous blood specimens
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Serve patient meals & feed patients when assistance is needed
- Performs POCT as documented w/ competencies
- Performs POCT quality control checks
- Look up Lab results on computer as directed
- Assist w/ log rolling, applies cervical collar
- Straight cath( mini-cath), in & out of adults >12 years
- Assists w/ pelvic exam
- Cardiac monitor surveillance, recognizing, recording & reporting potentially dangerous rhythm changes & arrhythmias in accordance w/ established standards & procedures
- As individual circumstances may arise, patient care demands, safety & efficiency, it is foreseeable that at any given time the ED Tech may be required to perform the following duties & therefore must maintain competencies in the following areas, but are not considered regular duties: Cleaning ED stretchers, equipment & rooms & Performing EKGs
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals w/ disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach w/ hands & arms & talk or hear. The incumbent is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance & stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Regularly lift & /or move up to 25 pounds unassisted & up to 100 pounds w/ assistance
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception & ability to adjust focus
- Incumbent is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
- Frequent exposure to outpatients who may be experiencing a wide range of acute & chronic medical conditions
- 6 months related experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or equivalent (e.g. military experience), Medical Assistant w/ experience in Urgency Care setting or completion of first semester of clinical course work in a nursing program
- Cardiac rhythm identification (telemetry)
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Previous hospital or similar medical facility, or physicians office experience preferred
- Prior experience as an ER Tech, or experience in as a nurse assistant, EMT, or EMT-P in a health care setting preferred
- Prior experience and training as a phlebotomist preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certification required or must obtained upon hire or first available class
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Washington State Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) or Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC)
- Washington State Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification
- Training in orthopedic technology
- Recent emergency department experience
- EMT credential
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Adheres to universal precautions and complies established occupational exposure policies
- Assists RN/physician in the admission of patient - orients patient to their surroundings, transfers patient, assists in discharging
- Maintains proficiency/competency in patient care testing as defined in the evaluation criteria established by the lab
- Performs venipuncture and intravenous access
- Utilizes restraints and protective mechanisms as due with documentation
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Certified (NAC) certificate in Washington State
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Certification as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) within 90 days of hire
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate or Nursing Assistant Health Care Assistant (HCA) certification
- One year of recent Emergency Department experience
- Experience as an Emergency Medical Technician
- Working knowledge of Windows based computer software
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Washington state Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 30 days of hire
- Emergency department or related medical experience providing direct patient care, preferably in a free-standing emergency department; EMT-B recent experience will be considered
- Nursing or other health care related training
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- One (1) year of patient care experience in an acute care or pre-hospital setting
- Experience with plaster and fiberglass splinting, application of various orthopedic soft goods and wound care
- Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology, application of dressings and splints, and basic patient care procedures
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Previous experience required in a health care setting performing direct patient care
- Military medical or emergency department or EMS experience preferred
- Previous clerical experience in a clinical setting preferred
- Basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Active MA-P (Medical Assistant Phlebotomy) Certification
- Active Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) or Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) Certification
- Maintaining certifications throughout their employment at PRMCE
- Previous ED Tech experience
- EMT Certification
- Experience in an acute care facility or a pre-hospital setting
- Experience in Telemetry
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Short wait times
- On-site emergency treatment and imaging services for adults and children
- Emergency trained physicians and staff all with extensive emergency treatment experience
- Access to Metropolitian Methodist Hospital services
- Proud supporter of the Alamo Heights HS Mules
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Responds to medical emergencies with an RN and transports patient to ED
- Performs clinical procedures within scope of practice
- Accepts responsibility for providing safe appropriate quality patient care
- Communicates new orders, change in patient’s condition, and unit concerns with the unit based team
- Maintains excellent rapport with EMS personnel
- Maintains responsibility for own development through active participation in in-services and or continuing education programs
- Assists with training new staff
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Emergency Department Technician, Grade Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers & telecommunications in documentation, tracking & conveying information
- Documents patient care & unit activities in a timely, accurate & concise manner
- Demonstrates an awareness of sensitivity to staff/patient/family rights, cultural & ethical beliefs
- Obtains, records & reports vital signs, EKG, heights, weights & inputs/outputs of patients as directed
- Assists physicians & nurses w/various procedures, including positioning & set up of draping, prepping, monitoring devices, prepares patient for suturing, performs wound cleaning, dressings, orthopedic devices, splints & crutch fitting
- Assists patients to/from bathroom, in general ambulation, & transports as needed
- Provides post-mortem care
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- 2 years pediatric health care experience
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and documentation of ongoing development and training
- Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of date of hire
- Assists in the basic delivery of patient care as assigned by licensed professional personnel using age and developmentally appropriate standards.- to include vital sign assessment and patient triage
- Demonstrates competency in phlebotomy skills or proficiency within first six months of hire
- Utilizes and maintains department and patient care equipment as assigned
- Communicates information relating to patient care job activities, needs and responsibilities for the assigned shift to appropriate personnel. Utilizes effective organization and communication skills in prioritizing, delivering, and documenting patient care, and documents the tasks/procedure/care that is provided
- Initiates and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided
- Acts as a role model for organizational and developmental skills
- Assists departmental leadership team in the development of other staff members
- Accepts responsibility for own growth, development and professional conduct
- While clinical staff may serve a specific patient population, they have the potential to care for patients within the age population range served at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Clinical staff will have competencies that will incorporate age specific guidelines. This age population includes: N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs basic procedures and care interventions as delegated by the RN within scope of practice including but not limited to the following: Vital Signs, I&O, Patient Transfers, Assist with Toileting, ADLs, transporting diagnostic specimens, compressions during Code Blue events, and light housekeeping duties after discharge of patients
- Performs unit secretary duties
- Demonstrates ability to collect and monitor data as per scope of practice related to patient status as delegated by the RN within scope of practice. Demonstrates ability to document data collected
- Assists with maintaining supplies and equipment for the department either by notification to appropriate staff member, charge nurse or ordering when supplies are needed
- 1-2 years of acute care experience preferred
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Organizes and prioritizes technical patient services delivered according to Medical Center and department policies and procedures
- Implements actions to ensure efficient and effective services to patients according to department policies and procedures
- Applies principles of safety and infection control to ensure the safety of patients and staff according to Medical Center and department policies and procedures
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists with procedures ordered by a physician and/or a Registered Nurse (RN) under scope of Board of Nursing and department rules and regulations
- Responds to Code Blue and trauma resuscitation calls within the department
- Performs clerical duties as assigned
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Takes vital signs, monitors pulses, pulse oximetry, applies automatic non-invasive blood pressure cuffs, operates safely, and applies EKG monitoring as needed
- Performs EKG on patients as indicated in EMX protocol or under the direction of RN
- Assumes co-responsibility for patient zone in conjunction with RN, as needed after approved and in-serviced, according to Emergency Department Standards and protocols
- Responsible for replenishing patient areas with equipment and supplies
- Assists in Emergency Department continuing education by participating in-services related to pre-hospital care of the patients
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Successful completion of a phlebotomy training program required
- CPI training required within six (6) months of hire
- Previous ED technician experience preferred
- Experience working with mentally ill and dually diagnosed populations preferred
- Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training such as EKG completion, phlebotomy, wound care, and vital signs required. These skills are typically acquired through the completion of a certified nursing assistant and/or medical assistant program
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certification and phlebotomy certification preferred
- Competency in nursing assistant skills and phlebotomy skills required by the end of the orientation period or position will be forfeited
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and handle high-stress crisis situations in a timely and effective manner required
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required
- Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and telephone skills required
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, take initiative, and make independent decisions and maintain organized working conditions (even in stressful situations) required
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Emergency Department Technician, Los Banos Resume Examples & Samples
- Training as an EMT or CNA or current health care experience
- Timely completion of unit specific orientation and competencies
- Must be able to travel in accordance with any requirements of your job (if MHLB and/or own vehicle used on Association business, must possess valid California Driver’s License and upon request proof of liability insurance)
- CNA, MA, or EMT certifications
- At least 6 months experience in emergency setting
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists Physicians, Surgeons Assistants and Nurses, under supervision, in a multitude of patient procedures including, but not limited to, EKG’s, phlebotomy, orthopedic splinting, cane and crutch preparation, CPR, defibrillation, catheters, ABG/Glucose analyzer obtaining and recording vital signs and recognizing, reporting and assisting in resolution of life-threatening conditions
- Prepares set-up for procedures (i.e. suturing, surgery, spinal taps, foley insertion, chest tube insertion, trauma thoracotomy, lavage, slit lamp and orthopedic reduction)
- Maintains department equipment through testing functions (i.e. cleaning/ disinfection after use, set-up of Pl-evac, vents, Gomko and suction devices). Maintains knowledge of current Emergency Department Technology
- Assists in examination and management during procedures (i.e. OB/GYN, neurological, respiratory, cardiac, emotional and behavioral, trauma and overdose emergencies)
- Assists in transporting patients from vehicles, ambulance, wheelchairs and beds utilizing proper inline stabilization, patient positioning, body mechanics and application of extremity and spinal devices, etc
- Documents patient information necessary for admission, procedures, discharge and transfers. Documents all procedures performed and obtains needed medical records information for healthcare team members
- Assists the inventory Clerk/Transporters with general clerical duties as needed (i.e. checking, ordering and/or stocking supplies in the Emergency Department and performs)
- ADA Essential Functions
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Associates Degree, preferred
- Certification by the New York State Department of Health as an EMT, required. AEMT certification, preferred
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, required, within one (1) year of employment
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute hospital setting or related clinical experience, required
- Demonstrated competency in, at least, one of the following, preferred: Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing; venipuncture procedures; and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and the ability to obtain Health Care Assistant certification within 60 days after hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Basic computer data entry and keyboarding skills
- Minimum one (1) year as certified nursing assistant in acute care OR one (1) year as certified EMT with affiliated EMS agency and recent experience
- Excellent guest relations and telephone skills are essential
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Certified Nursing Assistant Required with at least one year of emergency room experience or EMT Certification
- Current BLS (AHA)
- EKG technician competency completed within 60 days of hire
- Phlebotomy Technician 1 Certification required within one year of hire
- At least 1 year of emergency department experience
- High school graduate or equivalent technical training
- Must be confident to perform EKG's
- Use ability to communicate clearly in verbal English
- Work at a fast pace in an active work environment
- Stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists in the initial management of illness or injury to emergency patients in accordance with specified protocol and procedure
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of stable patients for intra-hospital transport, ensuring compliance with facility transport regulations, protocol and procedure under the direction of the RN
- Provides or assists in the provision of basic direct patient care, as directed by the RN and as required in each individual case
- Leads, guides and/or assists in the training of lower-level techs and/or tech students, as specifically assigned
- At least one year emergency services field experience as an EMT preferred
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification “for healthcare providers”
- Demonstrates effective English written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates basic technician skills
- Knowledge of legal policies relating to reporting abuse and chain of command for reporting advance directive issues
- ED Technician experience or equivalent preferred
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification "for healthcare providers"
- Completion of hospital orientation
- Completion of unit specific orientation
- Demonstrates basic computer skills
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Works with nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measurements; assists in orienting, training, coaching and mentoring of emergency department tech staff; assists nursing supervisor in monitoring and evaluating tech staff performance
- Participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate and implement improvements; identifies and resolves issues related to department processes; recommends improvement ideas and suggestions; collaborates with others to implement department processes
- One (1) year emergency services experience or related background and experience
- Completion of one or more of the following Emergency Nurses' Association sponsored courses: Trauma Nursing Core Course TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (NPC)
- Completion of one or more of the following American Heart Association courses: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and ediatric Advanced Life Support
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Emergency Department Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs patient care activities under the supervision of a RN and plan of care
- Identifies and reports special needs of patients and families and implements appropriate interventions as directed
- Reports all pertinent patient information to appropriate nursing staff
- Performs other duties in support of the Emergency Department such as ordering supplies and maintaining equipment
- Promotes personal and patient safety by knowledge of hospital and unit infection control policies, safety policies, and the practice of Universal Precautions
- Understands the security requirements of medications and IV solutions
- 6 months direct patient care experience required
- Completion of an Emergency Department Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant program preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association
