Emergency Dept. Tech I - Duke University Hospital Emergency Dept.

Duke University

  • Durham, NC
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    The Duke University Hospital Emergency Department includes 81 beds (Adult, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Fast Track, Triage, and Resuscitation areas) and provides fast paced, high acuity care. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDurham, NC

    Description

    At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

    About Duke University Hospital

    Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

    Duke Nursing Highlights:

    • Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
    • Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
    • Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
    • Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
    • Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
    • Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

    Emergency Department Technician I - Duke University Hospital (Durham, NC)

    The Duke University Hospital Emergency Department includes 81 beds (Adult, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Fast Track, Triage, and Resuscitation areas) and provides fast paced, high acuity care. ED Techs support patient care under the direction of a nurse and play a key role in patient flow and safety.

    Schedule Part-time only

    Two 12-hour day or mid-shift shifts per week

    Key Responsibilities

    Perform basic life support interventions (airway, breathing, circulation)

    Assist with stabilization, transport, and patient movement

    Support communication between patients, families, and ED staff

    Perform EKGs, vital signs, specimen labeling, and hourly rounding

    Assist with patient care needs and comfort measures

    Required Skills & Abilities

    Ability to perform all Nurse Aide I tasks

    Heavy lifting and patient transport

    Ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment

    Strong prioritization and self motivation

    Ability to care for patients across the lifespan

    Competency in hazmat/decontamination procedures (training provided)

    Minimum Qualifications

    High school diploma or GED

    Completion of NCA I training or North Carolina EMT training

    Current listing as NCA I or EMT with no substantiated findings

    BLS required

    Related experience preferred but not required

    Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military 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. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

    Essential Physical Job Functions:

    Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

    Nearest Major Market: Durham

    Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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