Emergency Department Tech - PRN - Days at Wellstar Health Systems in LaGrange, Georgia

Job Description:

Facility: Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center



The Emergency Department (ED) Tech Level I is a multi-skilled caregiver who functions under the direction of a professional Registered Nurse. Provides safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing the following patient care functions and technical procedures: vital signs, 12-lead EKG, bedside blood sugar testing, superficial wound care, oral suctioning, splint application, instruction of safe ambulation with crutches. Must understand and practice aseptic technique when required: urethral catheterization, sterile tray preparation, dressing applications and all phlebotomy. Must be able to operate and observe cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias (site-specific Kennestone ED), as well as operate pulse oximetry monitors. Requires knowledge of all specialty instruments and trays, including trauma resuscitation equipment and set-up, ENT trays, and special procedure trays. Transports patients, unit supplies, equipment, and patient medications. Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked with supplies. Monitor patients in restraint/seclusion and document observations. Performs other duties deemed necessary to ensure delivery of patient care.



Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Provides safe, age-appropriate care to the patient:
  
  


• Obtain and document vital signs; inform the nurse if vital signs are abnormal.
  
  


• Perform 12-lead EKG and hand to ED physician.
  
  


• Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform the nurse if the result is abnormal.
  
  


• Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by a nurse or physician.
  
  


• Instruct patient regarding safe crutch ambulation techniques with return demonstration by patient.
  
  


• Oral suctioning.
  
  


• Superficial wound care.
  
  


• Performs procedures using an aseptic technique
  
  


• Urethral catheterization.
  
  


• Sterile tray preparation.
  
  


• Dressing application.
  
  

Phlebotomy Telesitter Facility Liaison

• Tracks delivers, maintains, and retrieves telesitter carts
  
  


• Troubleshoot any cart connectivity issues and place an IT ticket if necessary
  
  


• Performs safe room guideline checks upon initiation and upon every hand-off thereafter
  
  


• Performs environmental rounds to ensure safe room guidelines are being maintained
  
  


• Respond to remote telesitter escalation for face-to-face intervention
  
  


• Notifies Nurse and/or Charge Nurse when face-to-face redirection is required.
  
  

Transport, using good body mechanics as appropriate:

• Patients via stretcher or wheelchair, ensuring patient safety.
  
  


• Unit supplies.
  
  


• Equipment.
  
  


• Patient medications
  
  

Monitors patients in restraint/seclusion:

• Frequency of monitoring performed as per policy.
  
  


• Document monitoring as per policy.
  
  


• Notify the nurse of abnormal findings or observation
  
  


• Observe cardiac monitors to ensure the recognition of arrhythmias: (Site specific Kennestone ED)
  
  


• Recognize cardiac rhythms and communicate findings to registered professionals as appropriate
  
  


• Provides accurate patient information for each monitor in use
  
  


• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining monitors and pumps in the monitor room
  
  


• Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked
  
  

Required Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited program Required
  
  

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association
  
  

Required Minimum Skills:

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) required.
  
  


• Proficiency with desktop computers is required.
  
  


• Demonstrate willingness to be a team player and a self-starter required.
  
  


• Proficiency in obtaining vital signs using manual processes required.
  
  

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