Emergency Department Tech
Nutex Health · Fort Smith
Emergency Department TechThe Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) is a skilled and dedicated member of the Emergency Department (ED) team, playing a vital role in providing quality patient care. The ED Tech liaises between patients, their families, and various departments, effectively identifying and resolving problems.
Qualifications Required:
- EMT-Paramedic certification required; minimum of two years experience in emergency medical services.
- 1 year of hospital experience.
- Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- Dependable, responsible, and committed to quality emergency patient care.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to relate well with all levels of hospital staff, patients, and their families.
- Proficient in computer applications and electronic medical records.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Accurately perform vital signs, venipuncture, and IV placement.
- Clean and dress wounds as needed.
- Operate laboratory equipment, conduct point-of-care testing, and maintain quality controls.
- Demonstrate knowledge of lab instrument operations.
- Monitor and restock medical supplies in the ED.
- Report any equipment issues to the nurse manager promptly.
- Maintain and update patient databases under established procedures.
Nonessential Job Functions:
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or department director.
Job Competencies:
- Proficient in navigating and utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Understand and comply with hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
- Practice ethical standards in patient care.
- Provide people-centered care focused on individual needs and preferences.
- Actively participate as a team member and support colleagues as needed.
- Communicate information clearly and articulately in both oral and written forms.
Physical Requirements:
- Constant: Vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth), hearing, speaking, and manual dexterity. Ability to walk, sit, balance, and perform repetitive motions; engage arm, leg, and back muscles for extended periods.
- Frequent: Bending, squatting, twisting, pushing/pulling loads up to 20 pounds unassisted; up to 50 pounds with assistance. Lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds unassisted; up to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Occasional: Climbing, kneeling, crouching, distinguishing colors, and exposure to noise and environmental hazards.
- Rarely: Risk of exposure to electric shock and confined workspaces.
- Other: Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, gowns, goggles, and masks. Potential exposure to infectious diseases and risks of cuts and bruises.
Work Environment:
- OSHA Category I: Routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues as an integral part of the job responsibilities. Proper safety protocols and PPE must be always utilized.