Emergency Department Technician - Contingent

• Prepare patient for physical examination by RN and physician.
• Take and record vital signs in the EMR every 2 hours or more frequently, as directed by RN.
• Observe and report patient's condition to RN.
• Round on all patients in designated area every 30 minutes or more frequently, as designated by RN.
• Perform patient care duties as prescribed by a physician and as delegated by a Registered Nurse including the following:




• a. Routine throat cultures
• b. Application of oxygen per mask or nasal cannula
• c. Administration of enemas
• d. Surgical skin preparation
• e. Insertion and discontinuation of urethral catheters
• f. Initiation and discontinuation of IV therapy under direction of Registered Nurse
• g. Application of cardiac monitor
• h. Application of simple orthopedic splints and supports
• i. Application of sterile dressings
• j. Application of antibiotic ointment (except to eyes)
• k. Eye irrigations
• l. Cleansing and preparation of wounds
• m. Oral suctioning
• n. EKG
• o. Pulse oximeter
• p. Obtain laboratory specimens, including blood draw
• q. Obtain blood cultures
• r. One Touch Blood Glucose Screening.




• Record in FirstNet and the patients EMR specimen collection, procedures, testing, VS and interventions performed.
• Maintain awareness of emotional needs of patient and family.
• Perform a variety of technical functions including the following:




• a. Ordering and stocking of supplies
• b. Monitoring the expiration dates on sterile supplies
• c. Preparation of sterile fields and trays
• d. Listing and securing of patient valuables
• e. Routine cleaning assignments
• f. Assisting the physician during surgical procedures
• g. Completion of requests for diagnostic tests
• h. Listing of supplies for charging purposes
• i. Transportation of patients

.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills normally acquired through the completion of a high school education or GED program.
• Competence acquired through one of the following is required:




• Emergency Medical Technician certification.
• Completion of (2) clinical semesters in a school of nursing program.
• Six (6) months of previous experience in an emergency department in a position that required skills in venipuncture, EKGs, urinary catheterization, knowledge of sterile technique, and splint application in the last two (2) years. - CNA with 1-2 years of experience.

• Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital
• Department: Emergency Department 001
• Shift: Evening Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable