Emergency Department Technician II
PeaceHealth
- Springfield, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Participate in patient care in collaboration with and supervised by RN: which may include vital signs; IV starts; blood draws; document on flow sheet; communicate with patient and family; set-up and assist with procedures; clean and dress wounds; splinting; assist with airway management; initiate cardiac monitoring; may be required to perform emergency defibrillation; point of care testing; patient transport; patient discharge.
- Performs basic patient observation skills and reports significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate team member. Observation of secluded or restrained patients.
- Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs. Assist in keeping patient care areas and equipment clean. Room set-up.
- Performs clerical and communication functions to support departmental operations and patient care.
- Order entry and results retrieval in the computer system.
- Document patient care in health care record according to standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent Or
- Required: Graduate of EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic certification course
- Preferred: Experience in the pre-hospital or emergency department setting and
- Required: Successful completion of ED orientation/training and standard competencies and
- Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patientâs needs.
- Required: ED Tech II - Oregon Requirements Current state EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) or EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) certification or Advanced EMT (AEMT) and
- Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support and
- Required within 6 months: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Completion of ED specific competency based education (Required)
- IV Skills (Required)
- Phlebotomy (Required)
- Strong communication skills (Required)
- Sufficient knowledge of English, spelling and arithmetic to complete and compile reports, make out requisitions, maintain simple records and perform various clerical duties (Required)
- Proficient computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)
- ACLS certification required at date of hire.
- Will NOT perform emergency defibrillation.
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
- Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.
- Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force.
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.