The Emergency Department Tech provides direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
The tasks and responsibilities include:* Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.* Prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources.* Carries out physician orders.* Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. * Provides age and culturally appropriate care.* Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Qualifications Required Job Qualifications include:* Current EMT Paramedic certification* Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.* ACLS Certification Preferred.* Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.* Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.* Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.