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Location: Baylor, Scott, and White Medical Center, Waxahachie, TX Specialty/Unit: Emergency Department Shift/Schedule: Part-Time Evenings, 2 twelve hour shifts per week, rotating weekends JOB SUMMARY The Emergency Department (ED) Technician 2, under clinical supervision, assists in the provision of emergency care. Performs duties and direct technical care requiring knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical technology.
OF THE ROLE Collects objective data such as vital signs, weight, pulse oximetry reading, pain scale reading, pain scale rating, visual acuity, nutritional intake and output and documents on appropriate forms. Recognizes and reports abnormal data or findings promptly. Implements Physician, Provider and Nursing orders responsibly and documents interventions according to Hospital protocol.
Provides direct technical care with documented competency including wound cleaning and dressing, splint placement, obtaining 12-lead EKG, and other designated tasks. Assists with mobility, toileting, feeding and other personal care needs. Performs venipuncture and phlebotomy to obtain venous blood samples.
Places peripheral intravenous catheters upon physician/provider request. Obtains and delivers other specimens (e.g. oral/nasal swabs, clean catch urine specimens) for Laboratory analysis. Assists or transports patients to and from the department.
Assists in patient education. Comforts patients and family members and responds to their concerns. Communicates effectively with Nurses, Physicians, and other healthcare team members to gather and exchange information related to patient care.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Knowledge and understanding of nursing and patient care standards and procedures. Interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff. Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols. Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing. General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) certification or Licensed Paramedic required. BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following - Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% - Tuition Reimbursement - PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION - H.
S. Diploma/GED Equivalent - EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience - Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic (EMT-P) or Licensed Paramedic (LICPARA)
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