Emergency Department Technician

Description

The Emergency Department Technician provides support to the Emergency Department (ED) Nursing and Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) staff by performing tasks that assist in the care and treatment of patients with illnesses and injuries. Serves as a liaison among members of the healthcare team, patients and families. Organizes, replaces and maintains inventory and supply levels in the Department. Assists in other department-related activities.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Cherry Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). Anticipates LIP, RN, and patient case needs.

Performs basic patient care such as 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.

Performs basic first aid measures, as well as basic wound care, irrigation, wound prep, and dressing applications.

Performs basic patient observation skills and reports significant changes in patient condition to appropriate team member.

Connects patients to various monitoring equipment. Performs 12 lead ECG’s. 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 such as hemacues, istats, urine dips and pregnancy urine testing. Uses glucometer to check blood glucose levels.

Uses appropriate down-time 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 (central services, stores, linen, non-stock, etc.) with supplies and emergency equipment as indicated.

Assists in the 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 the facilitation of patient education relative to the treatment plan (i.e., crutch walking instructions).

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..

Required Qualifications:

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.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

About the Team

Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190 primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 319317
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Technical Services
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Per-Diem
Job Shift: Variable
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 3903 SCH EMERGENCY SERVICES
Address: WA Seattle 500 17th Ave
Work Location: Swedish Cherry Hill 500 17th-Seattle
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $28.58 – $42.43
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.