Emergency Department Technician

3 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Providence St. Joseph Health Full time
Job Summary

The Emergency Department Technician provides critical support to the Emergency Department (ED) team by performing tasks that assist in the care and treatment of patients with illnesses and injuries. This role serves as a liaison among members of the healthcare team, patients, and families, ensuring seamless communication and coordination of care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP)
  • Anticipates patient, RN, and LIP case needs
  • Performs basic patient care, including vital signs, patient hygiene, mobility assistance, specimen collection, and preparation of equipment and supplies for procedures
  • Performs approved orthopedic procedures, such as plaster splint applications and other orthopedic splints/devices
  • Provides basic first aid measures, including wound care, irrigation, wound prep, and dressing applications
  • Performs basic patient observation skills and reports significant changes in patient condition to appropriate team members
  • Connects patients to various monitoring equipment
  • Performs 12-lead ECGs and 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, including hemacues, istats, urine dips, and pregnancy urine testing
  • Uses glucometer to check blood glucose levels
  • Uses appropriate downtime 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 supplies and emergency equipment as indicated
  • Assists in 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 facilitation of patient education relative to treatment plan
  • 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 upon hire
  • Washington Nursing Assistant Certification License upon hire
  • Or, Washington Nursing Assistant Registered upon hire
  • National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
Preferred Qualifications
  • Coursework/Training - Training in orthopedic technology desirable
  • 2 years - EMT and/or two years Emergency Department experience

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. We take care of you, so you can take care of your patients and families. Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We empower our caregivers to thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

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