Emergency Department – Advanced ED Technician Full-time, Part-time and Per Diem

Job Summary:

Under close/general supervision by licensed personnel, the Advanced Emergency Department Technician will perform a variety of functions in support and care of patients in an urgent care or emergency medical setting.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Collects and conveys information to nursing and physicians/mid-level providers regarding the health status of patients in the Emergency Department.
2. Keeps patients informed of their treatment plans and assists RNs and physicians/mid-level providers in delivering care.
3. Documents patient care per department policy.
4. Assists Emergency Department staff in maintaining patient flow in the Emergency Department.
5. Initiates IV access and performs blood draws in accordance with hospital policy. Initiates IV fluid to maintain IV patency or, per order of physician/mid-level provider. Discontinues IVs as ordered by physician/mid-level provider.
6. Performs vital signs, telemetry and 12-lead EKG monitoring.
7. Initiates life-saving measures per ACLS/PALS/PHTLS protocols (including, but not limited to oxygen administration, defibrillation, chest compressions, emergency cardioversion, hemorrhage control, emergency airway techniques, intubation/BIAD insertion, C-spine stabilization, fracture stabilization).
8. Assists with patient transports to inpatient units.
9. Assists with removal of patients from vehicles.
10. Assists discharged patients to vehicles.
11. Answers Emergency Department phone per department policy.
12. Assists RNs/physicians/mid-level providers with splint application.
13. Assists physicians/mid-level providers with suturing.
14. Assists patients to bathrooms/commodes. Assists patients with bed pans. Assists RNs/CNAs with cleaning patients.
15. Assists ER staff with maintaining the safety and 1:1 observation of suicidal patient (this may require direct 1:1 supervision of the patient when the assigned sitter is on break).
16. Attends meetings and in-services as required by Emergency Department policy.
17. Reports defective and broken equipment to Primary Charge Nurse.
18. Stocks and cleans rooms, when needed.
19. Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of Cary Medical Center and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.

License/Educational/Experience/Skill Requirements:

1. High School graduate or equivalent desired
2. Maintenance of current Maine EMT-P license; CCEMT-P preferred
3. At least 2 years’ of experience; currently practicing preferred
4. Maintenance of current ACLS, PALS & PHTLS certification
5. Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.
6. Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
7. Able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., face mask, goggles, and latex/non-latex gloves) as needed.
8. Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members.
9. Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
10. Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
11. Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology.