ED Technician

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Full Time

11am-11pm

• Demonstrates proper technique and lead placement for performing a quality ECG study.

• Verifies order is placed into computer.

• Acquires ECG assuring all patient demographics are entered and correct.

• Edits ECG s (ie correct patient s name, MR#, room #).

• Transmits from the ECG cart to the data management system.

• Identifies high priority rhythms and complexes and delivers ECG to ED MD for

interpretation

• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the

patient s needs.

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development.

• Demonstrates the ability to identify high priority patients to the triage nurse, based on

pre determined criteria.

• Monitors the waiting room and identifies patient in need for re-assessment by the triage

nurse, based on pre determined criteria.

• Recognizes and responds to monitor alarms and/or changes in patient cardiac rhythm, and

assures that RN or charge nurse is notified and aware.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED is required

• Certificate from Paramedic and/or EMT School is preferred.

• Willingness to cross train as Unit Secretary

• Previous experience working as a Paramedic and/or EMT is required. Experience with

starting IVs is necessary

• Computer experience

Licensures/Certifications:

• Paramedic and/or ER Tech License preferred.

• ACLS, BLS, PALS required

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran