SUMMARY:
The Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech)/ Unit Clerk possesses clinical skills and expertise to assist in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the emergency department setting, under the supervision and guidance of the emergency department nurses and providers. This includes, but is not limited to, utilization of clinical multi-tasking patient care and prioritization skills to provide care to patients within the department setting. The ED Techs/Unit Clerk support the provider and nursing staff in bed-side procedures, delivery of emergent resuscitative care, and delivery of quality communication to patients/families of all ages who present with a variety of illness and injuries. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
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ED TECH PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Assists with patient assessment and care provision (under the direction of the registered nurse). Demonstrate ability to organize and multitask as a forward-thinker, and remain calm and personable in a fast paced emergency setting to support the timely flow and delivery of quality patient care. Perform tasks based on confirmed competency which include: accurately performing EKGs, accurately perform finger stick blood glucose testing and phlebotomy; set up for and assist providers with procedures to include gyn and rectal exams, laceration repairs and application of splints; assist with patient care cleaning, turning, ambulating and procedures. Assists patients in meeting nutritional and elimination needs. Assist in care of critically illnjured patients; function effectively in emergent situations by serving as primary runner to obtain necessary supplies and equipment, assisting in the delivery of CPR/compressions. Safely and accurately place patients, as directed and necessary, on monitors; assist in the safe lifting (using lifting devices if necessary) of patients. Provide optimum customer service in all interactions; answer and respond to patient call bells, family/patient questions; routinely round throughout the department, ensuring patient care requests and needs are met or communicated to the provider / RN for follow... For full info follow application link.
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual identity or orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.