Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Clinical Assessment, Electrocardiogram, Emergency Care, Hospital, Medical Products, Medical Terminology, Nursing Credentials, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Team Player
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Join the Hilton Head ED Team as an ED Tech! This position may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus!
Location: Hilton Head Hospital - 25 Hospital Center Blvd, Hilton Head, South Carolina 29926
Shift: 7pm-7am - weekend and holiday rotation required
Status: Full Time
Our Emergency Department is a 25-bed unit that specializes in providing immediate medical care for patients with severe or urgent illnesses or injuries. It is equipped to handle a wide range of services, including initial assessment, treatment, stabilization, emergencies, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions and potentially admission to the hospital. Our preferred patient ratio is 4-5:1.
- Great teamwork!
- Treats all types of emergent needs
- Coordinates with other specialties
- Ability to have autonomy on unit
What We're Looking For:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Experience: Nurse Aide experience. Experience in basic patient care, phlebotomy, EKG in an emergency or outpatient setting highly desirable, preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Nurse Aide I, required. American Heart Association BLS required. Some departments have additional advanced CPR requirements as listed on staff annual education record, required. Phlebotomy Certification,required.
- Additional Skills (required): Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s) age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.
- Additional Skills (preferred): Knowledge of medical terminology.
What You'll Do:
Duties:
- Obtain and record vital signs and report abnormal findings.
- Monitor patient status and cardiac rhythms, alerting RNs to any acute changes in condition.
- Stock and organize trauma bays and exam rooms with essential medical supplies.
- A variety of basic patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.
- Responsible for completing a variety of department specific tasks to assist with optimal department safety and functioning