ED Technician - 36 Hours, Nights (BMC Brighton)
Core
Provides physical care, environmental support, and equipment maintenance for patients in the Emergency Department under RN direction.
Role type
ED Technician (clinical support)
Builds
Patient care and unit readiness in Emergency Services
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, O2 therapy, EKG performance, sterile dressing changes, phlebotomy, patient transport, glucose testing, wound care, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Nursing Aide Certification, BLS certification
Technologies
Pulse oximeter, telemetry monitors, Accucheck system, ED Flowsheet
Responsibilities
Obtains O2 saturation and vital signs; applies O2 therapy and telemetry leads; performs 12 Lead EKGs; assists with patient positioning, toileting, and comfort measures; performs non-complex sterile dressing changes and simple wound care; conducts phlebotomy and glucose testing; transports patients and equipment; documents activities on ED Flowsheet; maintains equipment and restocks supplies.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC