Emergency Department Technician I

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of registered nurse or provider, performs variety of technical, semi-technical, clerical and patient attending duties; participates in instruction of patients and family members; works cooperatively with staff and other departments. In addition, assists nursing supervisor in orienting, training, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating emergency department tech staff; works with nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measurements; participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate and implement improvements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains open communication; relays pertinent information to staff members in own department or other departments; assures information is accurate and complete.
• Reports and records vital signs, tests, procedures and pertinent data and observations related to patient care duties within scope of practice.
• Provides written instructions and/or educational materials to patients and family members; reinforces written materials provided by privileged practitioner or registered nurse.
• Transports patients, equipment and supplies from one location to another; assists with lifting as needed.
• Performs chest compressions in cardiac arrests.
• Maintains clean, safe and well equipped environment for patients and staff.
• Utilizes universal precautions during patient care and related activities; maintains awareness of infection control and emergency preparedness procedures.
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies; assures that emergency equipment and supply inventories are maintained and available for use.
• Works with nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measurements; assists in orienting, training, coaching and mentoring of emergency department tech staff; assists nursing supervisor in monitoring and evaluating tech staff performance.
• Participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate and implement improvements; identifies and resolves issues related to department processes; recommends improvement ideas and suggestions; collaborates with others to implement department processes.
• Assembles decontamination equipment and participates in disaster procedures as assigned by incident commander.