Emergency Department Technician

Position Summary :

The Emergency Department Tech (EDT), under the direction of the Nurse, performs initial basic life support interventions (airway, breathing, and circulation) on emergency department patients presenting for care. The EDT initiates life-saving measures, i.e., opening an airway, hemorrhage control, chest compressions, stabilization of fractures, cervical spine alignment / protection. The EDT stabilizes and extricates injured patients from vehicles at the emergency department entrance, assists patients to and from vehicles and the emergency department, and acts as a liaison between the patient family / significant other and the members of the emergency staff by maintaining open communication regarding patient condition, changes in condition, patient complaints, status, progress, etc. The EDT transports patients from triage / waiting area to the treatment area in the emergency department at the request of the Nurse. Additionally, the EDT will perform EKG’s and vital signs per policy and as directed by the nurse; assist patients with care needs; assist patients with requests for information; assist with labeling of specimens and making sure nurse or ED Tech receive specimen, hourly rounding for needs, comfort and pain rating.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• High school diploma required.

Qualified as a ED Technician through one of nine ways required.

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

Special Skills :

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