ED Support Tech
Baylor Scott & White Health
Date: 1 week ago
City: Waco, TX
Contract type: Full time
JOB SUMMARY
The Emergency Department (ED) Technician, under the supervision of Nursing Staff, assists in the provision of emergency care. Performs duties and direct technical care requiring knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical technology
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Assists in patient care duties. Collects objective data such as vital signs, weight, pulse oximetry reading, pain scale reading, pain scale rating, visual acuity, nutritional intake and output and documents on appropriate forms
Recognizes and reports abnormal data or findings promptly. Implements Physician, Provider and Nursing orders responsibly and documents interventions according to Hospital protocol
Provides direct technical care. Assists with mobility, toileting, feeding and other personal care needs
Performs phlebotomy to obtain venous blood samples and obtains and delivers other specimens for Laboratory analysis
Assists or transports patients to and from the department
Assists in patient education. Comforts patients and family members and responds to their concerns
Performs clinical coordination activities
Communicates effectively with Nurses, Physicians, and other healthcare team members to gather and exchange information related to patient care
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Knowledge and understanding of nursing and patient care standards and procedures
Interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff
Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times
Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols
Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing
General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email
Corpsman Certificate preferred
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) preferred
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
The Emergency Department (ED) Technician, under the supervision of Nursing Staff, assists in the provision of emergency care. Performs duties and direct technical care requiring knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical technology
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Assists in patient care duties. Collects objective data such as vital signs, weight, pulse oximetry reading, pain scale reading, pain scale rating, visual acuity, nutritional intake and output and documents on appropriate forms
Recognizes and reports abnormal data or findings promptly. Implements Physician, Provider and Nursing orders responsibly and documents interventions according to Hospital protocol
Provides direct technical care. Assists with mobility, toileting, feeding and other personal care needs
Performs phlebotomy to obtain venous blood samples and obtains and delivers other specimens for Laboratory analysis
Assists or transports patients to and from the department
Assists in patient education. Comforts patients and family members and responds to their concerns
Performs clinical coordination activities
Communicates effectively with Nurses, Physicians, and other healthcare team members to gather and exchange information related to patient care
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Knowledge and understanding of nursing and patient care standards and procedures
Interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff
Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times
Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols
Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing
General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email
Corpsman Certificate preferred
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) preferred
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
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