ED Tech I - Emergency Department Job at Health First, Palm Bay, FL

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  • Health First
  • Palm Bay, FL

Job Description

Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY:

To be fully engaged in provide Quality/No Harm, Customer Experiences and Stewardship by assisting licensed personnel in providing direct nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Engagement

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Associate supports engagement through adherence to the I-CARE commitments.

Quality/No Harm

  • Uses two patient identifiers when accessing patient information in patient care.
  • Provides safe and timely transport of patients as needed.
  • Demonstrates effective telephone etiquette.
  • Uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically.
  • Initiates patient set-up and maintains monitor equipment.
  • Cares for patients in a clean and safe environment.
  • Performs quality EKG tracing and performs Stat EKG?s when requested.
  • Ensures accurate labeling of specimens.
  • Application of orthopedic splints and appliances.
  • Performs wound care/non-sterile dressings.
  • Sets up and assists for patient care procedures.
  • Assists with triage process, i.e. vital signs, data collection, etc.
  • Utilizes Health First computer systems with regard to order entry, order inquiry, and patient documentation.
  • Provides relief and assistance to HUC as needed.
  • Customer Experience:
  • Collects, records and reports accurate patient information.
  • Delivers basic care to patients as directed.
  • Responds to call light in a timely manner.
  • Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
  • Provides care to patients in a clean and safe environment.
  • Competently performs routine procedures.
  • Assists other associates to maintain productivity.
  • Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural and individual differences.
  • Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the health care team and promotes effective team functioning.
  • Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and flexibility.
  • May have access to IV solutions, authorized medications, and supplies as needed for patient care responsibilities.
  • Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
  • Stewardship:
  • Maintains appropriate level of supplies in the treatment area.

Work Experience

  • QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have completed Basic Dysrhythmia course with at least 80% passing grade and completion of 80 clinical hours OR current EMT certificate or previous experience as ED Tech or CNA, or after completion of first semester in a RN/LPN program.
  • Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
  • Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
  • Must be able to lift, turn, pull, push or ambulate patients/equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift.
  • Must be able to sit, up to 90% of the assigned shift.
  • Potential for exposure to biohazardous waste, and known or unknown diseases.
  • MENTAL DEMANDS:
  • Must have ability to work in often stressful environment with patients/families at various ages and levels of understanding.
  • Must have ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
  • Must have ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.
  • Must have continuous concentration watching computer/monitor screens with only dinner and break times as per hospital policy.

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Shift work,

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