Emergency Department Technician

Emergency Department Technician - 125659 false Bellingham, WA | Clinical Support | Full Time Posted 7 days ago Description PeaceHealth is seeking a Emergency Department Technician for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $22.99 - $34.50. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. T may be more than one opening on this posting. Job Summary This position is responsible for performing direct patient care activities within his/her scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician in the Emergency Department. Details of the Position Assists nursing staff and other care team members with patient care: receiving patients by ambulance and from triage; assisting with ambulatory patients; setting up and assisting with procedures; obtaining patient vital signs; dressing or undressing patients; providing treatment supplies when needed; application of sterile dressings; restraint procedures; immobilization of extremities; cast and splint applications; patient transport. Performs basic patient observation skills and reports significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate team member. Observation of secluded or restrained patients. Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs. Assist in keeping patient care areas and equipment clean. Performs clerical andmunication functions to support departmental operations and patient care. Order entry and results retrieval in theputer system. Performs other duties as assigned. What You Bring

Accredited Program Required:

Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant Current Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Washington or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) experience and Nursing Assistant Registered certification in the state of Washington at date of hire. Minimum of 1 year

Required:

work experience as a Certified or Registered Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT

Preferred:

Prior acute care hospital experience

Preferred:

Previous leadership/supervisory experience

Required:

Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs If hired prior to October 1, 1997, may qualify