Facility: Paulding Hospital

Job Summary:

ER /ED Tech PRN Night Shift

minumum 3 shifts per 28 days including 1 weekend shift minimum- prefer more per needs of unit.

Magnet RN Award designated campus- Level IV Trauma ER/ED

JOB 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
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.
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
Monitors 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.
Transport, using good body mechanics as appropriate:
* Patients via stretcher or wheelchair, ensuring patient safety.
* Unit supplies.
* Equipment.
* Patient medications
Monitors 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.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

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):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

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