Emergency Department Technician

6 days ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Duke University Full time
About Duke University Health System

Duke University Health System is a leading healthcare provider in the Raleigh-Durham area, committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing health together.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Emergency Department Technician to join our team at Duke Regional Hospital. As a key member of our emergency services team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and supporting our mission of compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in patient care interventions and personal care procedures for patients.
  • Perform approved dressings and wound care for NCA level patients.
  • Assist with nutritional activities, personal hygiene, ambulation, bowel and bladder elimination, and Foley and Straight Catheters.
  • Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
  • Collect, deliver, and conduct routine tests on patient specimens.
  • Escort or transport patients that do not require any hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Clean assigned area, stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.
  • Maintain readiness of HAZMAT Room and provide assistance during hazmat decontamination procedures.
  • Perform EKG technician tasks, including routine and STAT EKGs, order verification, and electronic transmission of EKGs.
  • Perform Health Unit Coordinator tasks, including operating and troubleshooting office equipment, maintaining organization of the assigned desk, managing lab specimens and orders, and entering orders into the computer.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
  • Successful completion of the NCA I training or North Carolina EMT training.
  • Current minimum listing as an NCA I with the Division of Facility Services or current minimum credential as EMT with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect, or misappropriation of property.
  • BLS required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • One year of related healthcare experience as an NCA, ED Tech, EMT, or equivalent.
  • Current minimum listing as an NCA II with the Division of Facility Services or current minimum certification credential as Advanced EMT EMT-B with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect, or misappropriation of property.
  • BLS preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients to various hospital locations.
  • Ability to provide care and services to all patients from birth to the elderly.
  • Excellent prioritization skills and basic knowledge and skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment under very stressful conditions.
  • Ability to be trained in all aspects of hazmat decontamination procedures.
About Duke University

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.



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