Emergency Department Technician

5 days ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Swedish Health Services Full time
Job Summary

Swedish Health Services is seeking a skilled Emergency Department Technician to join our team. As an Emergency Department Technician, you will provide support to the Emergency Department Nursing and Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) staff by performing tasks that assist in the care and treatment of patients with illnesses and injuries.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP)
  • Anticipate LIP, RN, and patient case needs
  • Perform basic patient care such as vital signs, patient hygiene, mobility assistance, specimen collection, and preparation of equipment and supplies for procedures
  • Perform approved orthopedic procedures such as plaster splint applications and other orthopedic splints/devices
  • Perform basic first aid measures, as well as basic wound care, irrigation, wound prep, and dressing applications
  • Perform basic patient observation skills and reports significant changes in patient condition to appropriate team member
  • Connect patients to various monitoring equipment. Performs 12 lead ECG's. Recognizes and responds appropriately to critical arrhythmias
  • Communicates effectively with all caregivers regarding patient issues and equipment
  • Communicates in a compassionate manner to patients, families and visitors. Assists patient families and friends in support of patient care and well being
  • Performs appropriate specimen collection and clinical testing such as hemacues, istats, urine dips and pregnancy urine testing. Uses glucometer to check blood glucose levels
  • Uses appropriate down-time forms and electronic medical record (EMR) to document pertinent patient data accurately, legibly and concisely per standards
  • Receives and records laboratory and other patient data reports and conveys information accurately to RN and LIP
  • Performs phlebotomy according to established standards
  • Assures completion of required documentation elements. Maintains patient confidentiality
  • Monitors, orders and restocks unit (central services, stores, linen, non-stock, etc.) with supplies and emergency equipment as indicated
  • Assists in the patient admitting, transfer, and discharge procedures. Transports patients via wheelchair and stretcher
  • May perform duties such as telephone, scanning, copying, etc., to assist as needed relative to patient volume
  • Assists with the facilitation of patient education relative to the treatment plan (i.e., crutch walking instructions)
  • Safely monitors and transports patients to all units unless RN is required for transport
  • Functions as a team member in de-escalation techniques, restraints application and restraints monitoring
Requirements
  • H.S. Diploma or GED
  • Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification
  • Washington Nursing Assistant Certification License Or
  • Washington Nursing Assistant Registered
  • National Provider BLS - American Heart Association


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