Emergency Department Technician - Full Time - Midnights

Emergency Department Technician

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Schedule: 3pm-3:30am, 36 hours/week; every third weekend & holiday rotation

Location: Rochester, MI

General Summary:

• Prepare patient for physical examination by RN and physician.
• Take and record vital signs in the EMR every 2 hours or more frequently, as directed by RN.
• Observe and report patient's condition to RN.
• Round on all patients in designated area every 30 minutes or more frequently, as designated by RN.
• Perform patient care duties as prescribed by a physician and as delegated by a Registered Nurse including the following:
• Routine throat cultures
• Application of oxygen per mask or nasal cannula
• Administration of enemas
• Surgical skin preparation
• Insertion and discontinuation of urethral catheters
• Initiation and discontinuation of IV therapy under direction of Registered Nurse
• Application of cardiac monitor
• Application of simple orthopedic splints and supports
• Application of sterile dressings
• Application of antibiotic ointment (except to eyes)
• Eye irrigations
• Cleansing and preparation of wounds
• Oral suctioning
• EKG
• Pulse oximeter
• Obtain laboratory specimens, including blood draw
• Obtain blood cultures
• One Touch Blood Glucose Screening.
• Record in FirstNet and the patients EMR specimen collection, procedures, testing, VS and interventions performed.
• Maintain awareness of emotional needs of patient and family.
• Perform a variety of technical functions including the following:
• Ordering and stocking of supplies
• Monitoring the expiration dates on sterile supplies
• Preparation of sterile fields and trays
• Listing and securing of patient valuables
• Routine cleaning assignments
• Assisting the physician during surgical procedures
• Completion of requests for diagnostic tests
• Listing of supplies for charging purposes
• Transportation of patients

Education/Experience Required:

• Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills normally acquired through the completion of a high school education or GED program.
• Competence acquired through one of the following is required:
• Emergency Medical Technician certification.
• Completion of (2) clinical semesters in a school of nursing program.
• Six (6) months of previous experience in an emergency department in a position that required skills in venipuncture, EKGs, urinary catheterization, knowledge of sterile technique, and splint application in the last two (2) years. - CNA with 1-2 years of experience.