Position Summary: 

The Emergency Department Technician performs a variety of patient-related duties under the guidance of the registered nurse or medical provider including wound care, management of orthopedic injuries, rooming and preparing patients for medical assessment, appropriately placing patient on telemetry monitors, performing regular vital signs monitoring, performing appropriate IV access and blood draw procedures including proper patient labelling, and appropriately collecting a variety of patient specimens (urine and stool) including proper labelling. Assists Providers and RNs in the setup and implementation of patient care during events such as Strokes, Tele Strokes, STEMIs, CathLab Activations, Trauma Activations. Must have knowledge of a variety of medical equipment and procedural applications, and knowledge of patient room set up for pelvic exams and moderate sedations including the setup of Nitrous Oxide machine. Accurately and professionally documents all patient care/interactions. Provides safe ambulation trials, patient repositioning, and assists with bathroom needs, dressing and undressing, and basic hygiene needs. Prepares patients for discharge including discontinuation of IVs, collection of final complete vitals, assisting in dressing, and ambulation. Possesses skills for de-escalation and interfacing with aggressive, angry, and/or unstable patients. Performs clerical duties for the patient care area including cleaning, stocking, organizing and preparing the ED Environment as well as basic equipment maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• High School degree or equivalent
• American Heart Association BLS
• One year Emergency Department or EMS experience or Two years direct patient care experience

Preferred

• Degree in Premedical Fields
• Emergency Medical Technician license

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Demonstrates skills as a receptionist and departmental liaison.
• Stocks supplies and provides equipment or supplies to providers/RNs as requested.
• Documents Patient Care.
• Applies splints, wound dressings, cleans and irrigates wounds, ambulation trials, and monitors telemetry and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms for incoming patients.
• Attends required education to remain competent in various areas including stroke education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, Pushing, and Pulling: Support 50 pounds of weight (patient, assist with bedside needs, etc.) Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.) Carry equipment/supplies. Use upper body strength (CPR, physically restrain patient, etc.)
• Extended Hours: The role may involve working for extended periods, requiring sitting, walking, or standing for eight or more hours daily.
• Flexible Schedule: The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-Call Availability: On-call work may be required to respond to organizational and patient needs promptly.
• Effective Communication: Proficient in effective communication, both in person and through various technologies.
• Handling Challenging Situations: The role may involve dealing with upset individuals, requiring the ability to de-escalate situations and work effectively with frustrated patients or families.
• Repetitive Tasks: Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.           

Exposures

Tasks Include Potential Exposure: Job tasks may involve exposure to:

• Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
• Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed
• Various chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances.
• Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses
• Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification.  They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

77346040 Emergency Department (BHDH)