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Job Summary:

ED Tech PRN various shifts
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OB SUMMARY: a brief description of the job.The Emergency Department (ED) Tech Level I is a multi-skilled caregiver who functions under the direction of theprofessional Registered Nurse. Provides safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing t

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Provides safe, age- appropriate care to the patient:

- Obtain and document vital signs; inform nurse if vital signs are abnormal.
- Perform 12-lead EKG and hand to ED physician.
- Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform nurse if result is abnormal.
- Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by nurse or physician.
- Instruct patient regarding safe crutch ambulation techniques with return demonstration by patient.
- Oral suctioning.
- Superficial wound care. Performs procedures using aseptic technique:
- Urethral catheterization.
- Sterile tray preparation.
- Dressing application.
- Phlebotomy Telesitter Facility Liaison

- Tracks, delivers, maintains, and retrieves telesitter carts
- Troubleshoots any cart connectivity issues and places 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
- Responds to remote telesitter escalation for face-to-face intervention
- Notifies Nurse and/or charge Nurse when face to face redirection is requireda. Transport, using good body mechanics as appropriate:

- Patients via stretcher or wheelchair, ensuring patient safety.
- Unit supplies.
- Equipment.
- Patient medications Monitor’s patients in restraint / seclusion:

- Frequency of monitoring performed as per policy.
- Document monitoring as per policy.
- Notify nurse of abnormal findings or observation Observes cardiac monitors to ensure the recognition of arrhythmias: (Site specific Kennestone ED)

- Recognize cardiac rhythms and communicate findings to registered professional as
- appropriate
- Provides accurate patient information for each monitor in use
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining monitors and pumps in monitor room Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked. Provides safe, age- appropriate care to the patient:

- Obtain and document vital signs; inform nurse if vital signs are abnormal.
- Perform 12-lead EKG and hand to ED physician.
- Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform nurse if result is abnormal.
- Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by nurse or physician.
- Instruct patient regarding safe crutch ambulation techniques with return demonstration by patient.
- Oral suctioning.
- Superficial wound care. Performs procedures using aseptic technique:
- Urethral catheterization.
- Sterile tray preparation.
- Dressing application.
- Phlebotomy Telesitter Facility Liaison

- Tracks, delivers, maintains, and retrieves telesitter carts
- Troubleshoots any cart connectivity issues and places 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
- Responds to remote telesitter escalation for face-to-face intervention
- Notifies Nurse and/or charge Nurse when face to face redirection is requireda. Transport, using good body mechanics as appropriate:

- Patients via stretcher or wheelchair, ensuring patient safety.
- Unit supplies.
- Equipment.
- Patient medications Monitor’s patients in restraint / seclusion:

- Frequency of monitoring performed as per policy.
- Document monitoring as per policy.
- Notify nurse of abnormal findings or observation Observes cardiac monitors to ensure the recognition of arrhythmias: (Site specific Kennestone ED)

- Recognize cardiac rhythms and communicate findings to registered professional as
- appropriate
- Provides accurate patient information for each monitor in use
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining monitors and pumps in monitor room Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked.

Required Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited program

Required
High school diploma High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited program Required

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

Basic Life Support 1.00 Required
BLS - Instructor 1.00 Required
BLS - Provisional 1.00 Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

Required Minimum Experience:

: Experience: Previous healthcare experience Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Effective communication skills (verbal and written) required
Proficiency with desktop computer required
Demonstrate willingness to be a team-player and a self-starter required
Proficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processes required

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