Emergency Services Technician

Emergency Services Technician (Job Code NU1030) Job Type: Non Exempt Classification. Job Summary The Emergency Department (ED) technician provides patient services and care, cleans, maintains and stocks supplies and equipment and applies the principles of standard precautions and infection control. The ED technician is able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) necessary to provide services appropriate to the population and age group served in the emergency department. The ED technician will be able to collect data reflective of the patient status and report the information needed to the licensed clinical staff in the Emergency Department. The information collected will be relative to the patient specific age, needs as per policy and procedure. The ED Technician performs clerical, safety attendant and other duties as assigned within their scope. The ED Technician will receive delegated work by a Registered Nurse or member of the medical staff and is part of the care team. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Experience: 2 years of ED Technician experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details. Licensure: Phlebotomy, ECG Tech, or EMT preferred. EMT-B or nursing student in final year as verified by official transcript. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Basic patient assessment skills including primary survey; basic knowledge of primary interventions; demonstrated effective communication skills; high level of compassion, desire to help others, and self-confidence; basic computer knowledge with demonstrated administrative skills. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: ECG course/certification, medical terminology, EMT- B/I/P. Competencies Patient Care: Provides and documents assistance to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Assists/provides patient care throughout the entire patient experience under the direct supervision of the physician and/or the registered nurse. Assists in room turnaround, including appropriate cleaning of equipment, supplies, and environment. Organizes supplies and equipment as needed. Nursing Expertise: Assists with patient care while complying with Department, Hospital, and Regulatory policies and procedures. Understands concepts of sterile and non-sterile techniques. Adheres to safety measures. Physical Demands Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health. Other May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention. On call responsibilities as directed. Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr UVA Community Health