Emergency Department Technician Advanced - Varied Shifts - New London Hospital

• GENERAL SUMMARY
  • The ED Tech Advanced provides patient care and operational support for patients in the Emergency Department during varying states of health and illness. The ED Tech Advanced functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and must be able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while demonstrating excellent communication skills. Duties are performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the nursing leadership.
• FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assists with patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse including, but not be limited to, performing activities of daily living (ADL's), obtaining clinical data, including vital signs, EKGs, utilizing universal precautions, collecting specimens, performing point of care testing and recording results in medical record.
  • Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Physician starts intravenous lines with saline lock and administers intravenous fluid (normal saline or lactated ringers) with a physician order. Performs intramuscular injections, delivers medications sublingually via nebulizers, intravenously or intranasal as allowed by NH Statewide Treatment Protocols.
  • Applies splints and immobilizers, removes IV’s after completion of competencies.
  • Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
  • Restocks patient rooms, supply carts and equipment units.
  • Assists visitors, volunteers, and patient family/friends.
  • Mentors’ new co-workers to the unit.
  • May assist in monitoring and/or caring of patients who require close observation (suicidal/elopement risks, patients in restraints and/or seclusion).
  • Performs administrative functions including answering phones, faxing, managing critical communication and able to prioritize and multi task during periods of high stress.
  • Manages patient health information and electronic medical records.
  • Assist in transporting patients off the unit.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

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