Job Description Summary
The Emergency Department Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician II performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
PRNCost Center
CC003779 COL - Emergency Department (NMC)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-20Scheduled Weekly Hours
12Work Shift
Job Description
• The Emergency Department Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician II performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. • Observes cardiac monitors. Notifies nurse of changes. • Documents all abnormal rhythms. • Assists RN in general evaluation of patients. • Takes vital signs (temperature, pulses, respirations and blood pressure measurements). • Reports any changes in patients' condition to RN. • Completes rhythm summary and tapes strips to appropriate form. • Takes post procedure vital signs. • Assisting the RN in skin assessment. • Provide the duties of direct nursing care that does not require a licensed nurse to perform for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. • Collects specimens to include blood, urine and stool. Transports same to lab. • Demonstrates competency in performing EKG's after completing appropriate training. • Escorts patients as needed. Places telemetry leads appropriately. • Assist in processing admissions, transfers and discharges. • Performs urinary catheterizations. • Assists patients in elimination needs. • Administers enemas not involving medications. • Simple wound care and dressings. • Staple/suture removal. • Oral/nasal suctioning. • Monitoring drainage from drainage devices, including chest tubes, Jackson Pratt drains, etc. • Transcribes doctors’ orders promptly and accurately. • Maintains supply inventory and notifies appropriate person/manager of special-order items to be restocked. • Serves as liaison between nurses and admitting concerning availability of beds, transfer of patients and gathering information about incoming patients.
FLSA: Hourly
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: • 5+ years’ experience in emergency room preferred; must have experience with EKG, Phlebotomy, and telemetry. • High School diploma or GED • Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients. Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic computer skills required. Within three months of hire date, must successfully pass the on-line course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills, TACT training, and EKG training. Passing requires achieving an 80% passing rate on each test in two attempts or will result in separation from employment. Maintain MUSC Hazmat and TACT trainings. Successful completion of the Emergency Department Technician unit specific training and competency demonstration is required within the first six months of employment or will result in separation of employment. Position may require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends. Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action, including termination. Positions within the Emergency Department require a copy of academic degree or transcript.
Additional Job Description
Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience
Additional Job Description
Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 1 yearIf you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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