Emergency Department Technician (Oxford)

Position Summary: Under the direct supervision, provides assistance to the emergency department nursing and medical staff with patient care and clerical duties. Performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for patients in the emergency department. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Provides direct and indirect patient care, assisting nursing and physician staff with patient care procedures. Inventories and restocks emergency department equipment. Collects and transports specimens such as urine, blood, and cultures. Assists with the admission and discharge of patients, initiates and discontinues intravenous lines, cleans and prepares examination room between patients. Places patients on monitors, provides wound care, assists with orthopedic procedures and other emergency room procedures as requested. Reports and records observations in the patient medical record. Reports patient care needs and changes in condition to the nursing staff. Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Six months patient care experience in a health care delivery setting OR completion of the US Armed Services medic program. Certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT), paramedic, medical assistant (MA), or certified nursing assistant (CNA) OR currently enrolled Nursing student who has completed their first Med/Surg rotation BLS certification. Preferred: ACLS certification Previous experience working in an Emergency Department Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 26010169 Daily Work Times: 6:00pm- 6:30am Hours Per Pay Period: 72 On Call: No Weekends: Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr McLaren Health Care