ED HUC / TECH

$39,416 - $55,203/Yr

Rivers Edge Hospital And Clinic - Saint Peter, MN

Full-time

Saint Peter, MN

Hospitals

About the position

The ED Tech position involves providing basic direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with the Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) and provider. The role requires performing various tasks to support patient needs, ensuring a high standard of care, and maintaining effective communication within the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Apply and reconnect patients to vitals monitor
• Answer patient call lights efficiently and respond to patient requests or discuss patient needs with RN or provider
• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) such as toileting, bathing, dressing, and eating with direction from the nurse
• Perform glucometer tests after competency is completed
• Monitor and document fluid and nutritional intake and urinary output, including output via a foley catheter
• Assist with patient transfer or movement, specimen collection, decontamination, restraint application, pelvic exams, spinal immobilization, and two-person urinary catheter insertion
• Conduct visual acuity testing and operate LUCAS device
• Perform delegated tasks at the direction of the provider or RN according to department policies and procedures
• Assist with wound dressing, pressure dressing, wound prep and irrigation, oxygen application, and splinting
• Provide 1:1 observation and documentation of mental health patients
• Perform airway ventilation and CPR interventions compliant with BLS
• Secure helipad and make follow-up appointments as directed
• Remove IV catheters and perform EKGs, providing results to the ordering provider or RN as soon as completed
• Assist with cleaning and stocking of patient rooms and nursing station
• Complete monthly duties throughout the department, including checking expiration dates and deep cleaning patient rooms
• Perform desk/clerical functions such as organizing, filing, typing, and faxing
• Answer phone calls to the unit and direct calls as necessary
• Arrange for patient transport, including contacting ambulance/air transport and printing ROI
• Assist patients, families, and providers with phone calls as requested
• Order and restock office supplies and assist with interpreter iPad as needed
• Collaborate with the provider and RN regarding the plan of care and assist in other departments as assigned
• Treat patients and others with courtesy and respect, managing relationships with co-workers effectively.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certification preferred
• Preferred training and experience: one year of current experience with ambulance service, hospital, or Emergency Department experience within the last three years
• BLS Certified