Emergency Department Technician (Ed) - Ft/72 Mid Shift

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) will:

• Work collaboratively with a complementary and assistive role to the nursing staff.

• Perform a variety of delegated tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Medic.

• Assist the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the training, competence, skill, and the Emergency Department policies and procedures.

• Be responsible for maintaining and increasing their knowledge base in Emergency Patient Care.

• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to assist in the delivery of patient care.

• Perform identified tasks relevant to patient care that are reflected in established protocols and competencies approved by Springfield Hospital, under the direction of the RN/Medic.

• Maintain or increase their knowledge base in the Emergency Department.

• Demonstrate the minimum knowledge, skills, and responsibilities for age-specific populations.

• Function as part of the team to provide primary support to the Emergency Department patients.

• Understand and support the policies of Springfield Hospital as they pertain to the role of pre-hospital/EMS/Fire and Rescue.

• Support the role of the ED Receptionist and assist in the registration of the Emergency Department patients.

• Function in a calm and professional manner when faced with times of crisis within the department.

• Allow full scope of practice that is provided within licensure and certifications: LPN, LNA, AEMT, EMT.

• Perform direct patient care (floor) as well as indirect patient care (desk) activities.

This position is mid-shift, 11:00 am- 11:00 pm

Requirements

• Current Vermont EMT-B License

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

• Five (5) years' experience as EMT-B (preferred)

• Current Vermont Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) License (preferred)