Emergency Department Technician

The Emergency Department Tech (ED Tech) provides compassionate care to individuals and families under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS): Provides patient care under the direction of the registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN), which may include but is not limited to: turning, moving, or ambulating patients; gathering medical supplies; bathing and grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving them, etc.; feeding patients and documenting their food and liquid intake; checking vital signs; answering patient call lights; cleaning rooms and bed linens; stocking supplies; assisting with some medical procedures; transporting patients; assures medication safety by transportation of medications from the pneumatic tube and/or desk area to the RN or the medication room.

Protects patients and team members by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Documents patient care services timely and accurately. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

Ensures operation of equipment by verifying preventive maintenance requirements are completed; calling for repairs; and evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings. Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.

Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts. Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served. Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.

Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory. Must adhere to safety protocols at all times. Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.

This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals. Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.

Performs other related duties as assigned.