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Covenant Health · 5 months ago

ED TECH

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Covenant Health is a healthcare provider with a focus on advanced medical treatments and technologies. They are seeking an Emergency Department Technician who will coordinate communications, provide materials to staff, and deliver direct patient care in the emergency department.

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Responsibilities

Collects vital signs accurately according to directions of nurse caring for patient

Uses standard precautions and complies with infection control policies

Collects lab specimens as needed to maximize patient flow

Performs STAT EKG’s

Enters and updates the ED tracking boards promptly to maximize its usefulness as a communication tool

Orders patient care supplies and keeps patient care supplies stocked in proper amounts

Cleans and wraps instruments for autoclaving, with ability to correctly identify and replace proper surgical instruments on appropriate trays

Checks equipment daily for proper function and completes maintenance requisitions as appropriate

Assists with transportation of patients to other areas of the medical center

Maintains proper levels of supplies on eye tray, ENT tray, Glucometer, etc

Completes all items/activities on Tech. Checklist of daily activities

Prepares wounds for MD. Cleans and dresses wounds appropriately

Assists MD with splints

Applies immobilizers and ace bandages, and fits patient for crutches

Assists MD with pelvic exams

Assists in triage with vital signs

Administers appropriate treatments to patients with scope of ability. Reports observed changes in patient condition to nurse

Performs other related duties as assigned

Removes medications form the delivery system and promptly gives to the appropriate nursing staff

Qualification

Certified Medical AssistantEmergency Medical TechnicianCPR CertificationMedical TerminologyData Ordering SystemsPatient CareInfection ControlVital Signs Monitoring

Required

Must be a certified medical assistant, or have successfully completed training as an Emergency Medical Technician or successfully completed the first year of an accredited nursing school program, or have CNA certification

Must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/Provider C) or be recertified during the orientation period