Emergency Department Technician

• Assists nursing staff and other care team members with patient care: receiving patients by ambulance and from triage; assisting with ambulatory patients; setting up and assisting with procedures; obtaining patient vital signs; dressing or undressing patients; providing treatment supplies when needed; application of sterile dressings; restraint procedures; immobilization of extremities; cast and splint applications; patient transport.

• 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.

• Performs clerical and communication functions to support departmental operations and patient care.

• Order entry and results retrieval in the computer system.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Accredited Program Required: Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant or

• Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or

• Accredited Program Required: Emergency Medical Technician.

• Minimum of 1 year Required: Work experience as a Certified or Registered Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT and

• Preferred: Prior acute care hospital experience and

• Preferred: Previous leadership/supervisory experience and

• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs

• Required: Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington (Washington Requirement) or

• Required: Emergency Medical Tech - Washington (Washington Requirement) or

• Required: Certified Medical Assistant - Washington (Washington Requirement) and

• May be required: Medical Assistant Phlebotomist - Washington (Washington Requirement) and

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

• Completion of ED specific competency-based education (Required)

• Strong communication skills (Required)

• Critical thinking skills (Required)

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills (Required)

• Strong customer service 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)

• If hired prior to October 1, 1997, may qualify for this position with a Registered Nursing Assistant designation from the state of Washington.

• Certified Nursing Assistant license in the state of WA required.
• WA State Food Handlers Permit required.
• Will perform environmental services, security assistance and emergency response duties as needed.
• Successfully completes non-violent crisis intervention training during orientation and renews training as outlined in policy.
• Minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified or Registered Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT preferred.

• 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.

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