ED Technician NN

Emergency Department Technician

The North Naples Emergency Department is a state of the art 30-bed emergency department located in the heart of North Naples. We are a 24/7 STEMI and Stroke receiving facility. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe theres always more at NCH for you and every person we serve together.

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700 physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Job Summary

The Emergency Department Technician provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and is responsible for using practical knowledge and skills to work effectively with other staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides defined aspects of care to Emergency Department patients, following nursing/physician/provider order.
• Manages a patient care assignment based on patient acuity and staffing needs.
• Receives reports from previous team members and completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Responds timely to all patient requests and communicates to the appropriate nurse/physician/provider when appropriate.
• Enters timely and accurate documentation into the electronic medical record.
• Demonstrates and maintains annual competencies.
• Assists with emergent resuscitations and responds to Code Blues in the inpatient setting when necessary.
• Assists clinicians with emergent procedures.
• Inputs accurate data into the EKG machine prior to completing procedure and immediately presents review to the attending physician.
• Performs phlebotomy per policy. Collects and completes Urine Drug Screens and maintains chain of custody of specimen.
• Maintains and orders supplies and equipment, replenishing both on an ongoing basis throughout the assigned shift, in a fast-effective manner.
• Maintains clean examination rooms and safe work environment/equipment as evidenced by proper handling of contaminated supplies/equipment, I.E. emptying trash/linen bags in Department as needed.
• Collects, labels, and/or delivers urine, blood, sputum, and stool specimens to the lab, as directed, and utilizing Universal Precautions.
• Applies orthopedic splints under direction of the Registered Nurse/Physician/Provider and documents in the electronic medical record.
• Assists with the application of simple dressings, utilizing aseptic technique.
• Assists the nursing staff with patient admission/discharge/transfers and reports to the Helipad upon request of the charge nurse. Assists patients who arrive by EMS, police, and private vehicle.
• Accurately performs glucometer finger stick. Accurately performs ED POCT. Performs quality control on all waive tests.
• Performs venipuncture following hospital protocol.
• Properly fits patients for crutches and instructs gait training.
• Provides post-mortem care.
• Assists Clinicians or Public Safety with the application of restraints when applicable in the care of a violent/combative patient.
• Precepts new ED Technicians and EMS students.
• Transport patients to other areas of the hospital as needed.
• Acts a patient sitter when one to one observation is required for patient care.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

Minimum of High School or GED required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Valid Licensure as a Florida EMT, Paramedic, Clinical Tech (CNA) in the State of Florida with acute care experience required.

Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, and input data.