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Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · 1 day ago

ED Technician III- Day Shift

West Chester, PA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, conducting innovative research, and educating future healthcare leaders. The ED Technician III plays a crucial role in the Emergency Department, providing clinical support and customer service under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

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Responsibilities

Provides care and assistance according to customer service and care standards for emotional needs and activities of daily living needs such as nutrition, hygiene, and elimination

Provides patient-family centered care with consideration of appropriate growth and development cultural and religious needs and individual preferences

Adheres to unit initiatives to support patient safety and care such as maintaining a quiet environment, hourly patient rounds, customer service, falls prevention, etc

Accurately and timely processes patient care orders and reports . Communicates priority orders to the responsible RN, department or appropriate individual or department

Educates patient and family prior to medical examination and procedures. Prepares supplies and equipment necessary to assist medical providers with procedures

Obtains measurements such as vital signs, body weight, and intake and output. Applies cardiac monitoring as directed and performs basic troubleshooting

Performs procedures and educates patient and family about procedures such as 12-Lead EKG, IV insertions, phlebotomy, wound care as directed. Applies ice packs, splints, crutch/cane/walker education to patients and families

Follows principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice.Uses standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment

Collects and labels specimens per protocol including blood, urine, stool, and sputum as directed

Uses the appropriate means when transporting, transferring, repositioning or mobilizing patients to best serve the comfort and safety of the patient. Utilizes proper body mechanics and Safe Patient Handling activities

Communicates patient flow and pertinent unit information to the responsible RN and interdisciplinary care team in a timely manner

Restocks supplies and removes outdated items. Checks, cleans and performs quality controls on equipment according to standard

Inventories patient belongings at admission, transfer and discharge

Serves as an effective preceptor and mentor for new employees

Qualification

Basic Cardiac Life SupportCertified Nurse AidCertified Nursing AssistantPatient Care ExperienceCommunication Skills

Required

Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

0-1 years Experience at an acute care facility or student nurse with hospital based clinical experience

Successfully completed training and competency validation; and current experience as an Emergency Technician II

Must complete of ED Tech III training program and qualifying competencies

Preferred

Certified Nurse Aid

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

Benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance programs

Company

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

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Penn Medicine is a world leader in academic medicine, setting the standard for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and the education of future health care professionals.

Founded in 1765

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees