Emergency Department Technician-Full Time Midshift

The Emergency Department Tech-Palos reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The Emergency Department Tech’s (EDT) primary function is to assist and support the Professional Registered Nurse in all aspects of direct and indirect patient care activities.  The Emergency Department Tech (EDT) functions as a member of the unit staff under the direction and supervision of the professional Registered Nurse and ED Physician.Responsibilities:Provides wound careAssists with splinting and orthopedic devicesPerforms ECGsPerforms phlebotomy in addition to specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum)Labels and processes specimens according to established protocols and policiesPerforms bedside waived testing procedures and maintains annual competencyPrepares patient and room for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (work may require lifting and positioning of patients)Obtains vital signs and routinely reassess vital signsApplies cardiac monitor/pulse oximetryCollects and records intake and outputAdministers and assists with direct patient care and patient hygiene activitiesMakes rounds of patients and anticipates their needsPromptly answers patient’s call lightsApplies comfort and safety measures Transports and/or retrieves patients, specimens, equipment and/or supply as neededDocuments on medical record all patient care providedPerforms CPRPerforms morgue careSkills that are not approved for this position regardless if individual certification or licensure present:IV initiationMedication administration including code drugsIntubationTracheal suctioningCompletes all necessary duties to ensure a clean, safe, attractive work environmentCleans, organizes, and prepares patient rooms; notifies appropriate personnel for mopping, garbage disposalMaintains stock of patient care items according to standards, orders accordingly in EPICCleans and prepares for processing of equipment requiring sterilizationThis position is full-time, 72 hours per pay period, mid shift, 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with alternating weekends and holidays.