ED Tech 1 PRN

Wellstar Health System - Griffin, GA

Full-time

Griffin, GA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Emergency Department (ED) Tech Level I is a multi-skilled caregiver who provides safe, age-appropriate care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This role involves performing various clinical tasks, monitoring patients, and ensuring a safe environment in the emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs; inform nurse if vital signs are abnormal.
• Perform 12-lead EKG and hand to ED physician.
• Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform nurse if result is abnormal.
• Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by nurse or physician.
• Instruct patient regarding safe crutch ambulation techniques with return demonstration by patient.
• Perform oral suctioning and superficial wound care.
• Perform urethral catheterization and sterile tray preparation.
• Conduct dressing application and phlebotomy procedures.
• Track, deliver, maintain, and retrieve telesitter carts.
• Troubleshoot cart connectivity issues and place IT tickets if necessary.
• Perform safe room guideline checks and environmental rounds.
• Respond to remote telesitter escalation for face-to-face intervention.
• Monitor patients in restraint/seclusion and document findings as per policy.
• Observe cardiac monitors to recognize arrhythmias and communicate findings to registered professionals.
• Ensure patient care area is appropriately stocked.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Previous healthcare experience is required.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) are required.
• Proficiency with desktop computers is required.
• Demonstrate willingness to be a team player and a self-starter.
• Proficiency in obtaining vital signs using manual processes is required.