ED Technician

The Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) is a skilled and dedicated member of the Emergency Department (ED) team, playing a vital role in supporting quality patient care. The ED Tech works collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to assist with patient care activities and ensure efficient department operations. This role serves as an important liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team while helping maintain a safe and compassionate care environment.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of 1 year of hospital or healthcare experience preferred
• Current BLS Certification required
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred
• Similar to a PCT, ER Tech, and CMA in a hospital setting.
• Passion for emergency care and helping others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) and computer applications
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable, responsible, and team-oriented
• Previous emergency department or acute care experience preferred
• Willing to train the right candidate with relevant healthcare experience

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist nursing and clinical staff with patient care activities within scope of practice
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, height, weight, and other assigned clinical information
• Monitor and support patients, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being
• Assist with specimen collection, transport, and processing as directed
• Prepare patients and rooms for examinations, procedures, and treatments
• Clean, stock, and maintain patient care areas and equipment
• Transport patients within the facility as needed
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other team members
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Support department operations through assigned clerical and non-clinical duties

Nonessential Job Functions

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or department director.

Job Competencies

• Proficient in navigating and utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Understand and comply with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Practice ethical and professional standards in patient care.
• Provide patient-centered care focused on individual needs and preferences.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic emergency care environment.
• Actively participate as a team member and support colleagues as needed.
• Communicate information clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 lbs independently and up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Must have good vision, hearing, communication skills, and manual dexterity.
• Required to wear PPE and may be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

Work Environment

OSHA Category I

This position involves routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues as an integral part of job responsibilities. Employees must consistently follow infection prevention standards and utilize appropriate PPE in accordance with hospital policies and OSHA regulations.

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