Facility: Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

Job Summary:

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

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 required.

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

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 General or GED General

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

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association

Required Minimum 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