Certified Emergency Department Technician

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Summary
Maintains emergency records, performs stocking and cleaning functions within the department, and assists in the provision of patient comfort measures. Performs certain technical duties as assigned by the licensed staff and assists with transporting of patients, specimens, and equipment.

Job Duties

• Assists in the collection of patient history and ensures the confidentiality of records as well as cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and changes bed linens and re-stocks room supplies.
• Transports patients from triage/waiting area to the treatment area in the emergency department.
• Assists with clerical work such as answering phones, entering data, and maintaining medical records.
• Transports patients to and from other departments and discharges patients in wheelchairs utilizing proper techniques of body mechanics to protect patients and personal safety.
• Performs technical tasks such as administering a 12- lead electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.
• Assists with orientation of new emergency department technicians.
• Prepares patients for examinations/treatments such as draping patients, opening sterile supplies, and set-up and removal of IVs.
• Assists in routine treatment procedures and works with staff nurse and/or physician with sterile procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year of experience in an emergency department.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to use emergency alert notification systems.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift:
Day Shift

Address:
206 E Brown St

Primary Location:
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono

Position Type:
Onsite

Union:
LVH-P SEIU

Work Schedule:
EOW and holiday rotation

Department:
1029-00124 Emergency Room