Emergency Technician - Full Time
Company: Trinity Health
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: June 18, 2022
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Day Shift
Description:
The Emergency Department (ED) Technician I (ET) assists medical and
nursing staff in providing technical support for patient care. The
ED Technician's responsibilities include collecting, communicating
and documenting data and information; performing diagnostic
testing, surveillance and monitoring; assisting with and performing
treatments and procedures; maintaining medical equipment and
supplies; assisting with transportation of patients, supplies,
specimens and medications; responding to emergencies including
initiation of emergency measures; and performing associated and
delegated duties in support of departmental and hospital
operations. The ED Technician works under the delegated authority
of a registered nurse to perform nursing functions within their
scope of practice and works under the direction and supervision of
nursing and medical staff. The ED Technician assumes other duties
and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the
position and area. The above responsibilities are a general
description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this
classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.
The employee supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross
Hospital.
Minimum licensure/certification required (if applicable):
+ Certification as a nursing assistant by the Maryland Board of
Nursing
+ High school diploma
+ BLS certification
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
Minimum one-year experience as certified nursing assistant
(corpsman, or EMT/paramedic training may be alternatively
considered). Basic IV Therapy including venipuncture and insertion
proficiency preferred. CPI (or equivalent) training preferred
Current knowledge of nursing skills within their scope of practice.
Computer and audiovisual skills using various applications and
technologies: Internet, email, word processing, wireless phone,
pager. Ability to work in a high-stress environment. Effectively
read, speak, write, compose and comprehend English. Effective eye
and hand coordination. Effective problem-solving skills. Ability to
multi-task, organize and prioritize. Ability to work well and
effectively communicate with individuals and teams.
Working Conditions:
General: Must be able to independently perform essential job
functions.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to independently: (a) lift
patients/patient care equipment up to 35 pounds, (b) push, pull,
and move patients and patient care equipment, (c) bend body
downward at the waist and be able to kneel, (d) utilize a computer
for periods of time throughout the shift, (e) perform fine motor
skills both upper extremities.
Visual Acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity
to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and
figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive
reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts,
and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using
measurement devices; and/or assembly at distances close to the
eyes.
Auditory Acuity: Must be able to identify and distinguish auditory
alarms in noisy environments.
Environmental Conditions: The worker is subject to hazards
associated with a hospital environment
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment
without regard to Minority/Females/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
status.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000
physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve
diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the
cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and
health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that
knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize
that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our
world and that these differences often lead to innovative
solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through
training and education, recruitment, retention, and development),
commitment and accountability, communication, community
partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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