Emergency Department Technician - Full Time - Midnights

Emergency Department Technician

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Schedule: 3pm-3:30am, 36 hours/week; every third weekend & holiday rotation

Department: Emergency

Hospital: Henry Ford Rochester

Location: Rochester, MI

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Prepare patient for physical examination by RN and physician.

• Take and record vital signs in the EMR every 2 hours or more frequently, as directed by RN.

• Observe and report patient's condition to RN.

• Round on all patients in designated area every 30 minutes or more frequently, as designated by RN.

• Perform patient care duties as prescribed by a physician and as delegated by a Registered Nurse including the following:

• a. Routine throat cultures

• b. Application of oxygen per mask or nasal cannula

• c. Administration of enemas

• d. Surgical skin preparation

• e. Insertion and discontinuation of urethral catheters

• f. Initiation and discontinuation of IV therapy under direction of Registered Nurse

• g. Application of cardiac monitor

• h. Application of simple orthopedic splints and supports

• i. Application of sterile dressings

• j. Application of antibiotic ointment (except to eyes)

• k. Eye irrigations

• l. Cleansing and preparation of wounds

• m. Oral suctioning

• n. EKG

• o. Pulse oximeter

• p. Obtain laboratory specimens, including blood draw

• q. Obtain blood cultures

• r. One Touch Blood Glucose Screening.

• Record in FirstNet and the patients EMR specimen collection, procedures, testing, VS and interventions performed.

• Maintain awareness of emotional needs of patient and family.

• Perform a variety of technical functions including the following:

• a. Ordering and stocking of supplies

• b. Monitoring the expiration dates on sterile supplies

• c. Preparation of sterile fields and trays

• d. Listing and securing of patient valuables

• e. Routine cleaning assignments

• f. Assisting the physician during surgical procedures

• g. Completion of requests for diagnostic tests

• h. Listing of supplies for charging purposes

• i. Transportation of patients

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills normally acquired through the completion of a high school education or GED program.
• Competence acquired through one of the following is required:
• Emergency Medical Technician certification.
• Completion of (2) clinical semesters in a school of nursing program.
• Six (6) months of previous experience in an emergency department in a position that required skills in venipuncture, EKGs, urinary catheterization, knowledge of sterile technique, and splint application in the last two (2) years. - CNA with 1-2 years of experience.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital
• Department: HFRH Emergency Department
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: MIROC Service Employees Intl