Overview

Under the supervision of the charge nurse and/or physician, administers care for patients of all age groups, with both acute and chronic health problems. The ED Tech Lead provides direct patient care that encompasses the nursing assistant role, unit secretary role, phlebotomy and 12-lead ECG tracings. Serves as a resource to other technician, trains new technicians, and resolves scheduling needs and payroll for ED technicians. Responsible for restraint audits. Will do primary ordering for supplies needed within the ED. Mentoring and assisting peers to perform more efficiently and raise performance.
Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED, Work Experience: Tech within the emergency department
Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the RN provides indirect care that supports the Emergency Department mission by:
PARTICIPATION:
Precepts and trains new ED technicians
Prepares orientation and training materials and yearly competency education for ED technicians
Serves as a resource of knowledge and shares knowledge as appropriate.
in cost containment
development/maintenance of positive work environment
minimizing overtime
attending required classes and meetings
orders supplies for departmental needs
reviews charts for restraint audits
participating in unit committees
adheres to all policies and procedures
PROMOTING PATIENT SAFETY:
Actively participates in the planning and implementation of measures to maintain and improve the quality of patient care.
applies protective devices correctly
anticipates patient request, makes rounds every hour as a minimum
assists RN in planning patient care
maintains a safe unit environment
PROMOTING INFECTION CONTROL:
washes hands before and after patient contact
handles soiled linen, equipment and instruments per protocol
maintains sterile asepsis
changes and secures dressings
maintains isolation technique
PROMOTING PERSONAL SAFETY:
utilizes p.p.e. appropriately
keeps hallways clear of furniture/equipment, everything on one side
PROVIDES DAILY INVENTORY MAINTENANCE:
Orders department supplies as Lawson requester
maintains support areas (kitchen, nurses station, utility rooms) clean/stocked
restocks equipment in patient rooms
accountable for wheelchairs, thermometers and other pertinent equipment
completes appropriate work form for maintenance and clinical engineering service, equipment work orders, including removing from serviceProvides direct patient care that demonstrates our mission and values. Evidenced by:
PROVIDES CARE AS DIRECTED:
oxygen therapy including pulse oximetry, oral and nasal airways insertion oral suctioning and placement of 02 per cannula, venturi mask, simple mask and non-rebreather mask
Foley catheter, straight cath insertion/placement, minicath – excludes children and infants
performs and documents selected diagnostic tests – phlebotomy & 12-lead ECG recording
performs lab testing as appropriate
provides and documents fluid management per policy - peripheral IV site care, observe, measure, report IV flow rate, remove peripheral IV catheters
provides care for the patient requiring restraint or seclusion
Performs splint application
Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
PROVIDES OBSERVATION AND MEASUREMENT OF PATIENT INFORMATION PER POLICY:
temperatures - oral, rectal (axillary only under the direction of RN)
Pulse - apical and radial,
Blood pressure,
height and weight,
intake and output,
pain ratingsResponsible for knowing and following the EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act) Federal Regulations.Demonstrates a thorough understanding and working knowledge of all equipment necessary to perform job functions. Performs and documents special procedures per policy:
application of heat/cold
decubitus care
pelvic exam setup
I & D setup
surgical skin prep
apply ace/TEDS/binders
apply/remove leads
assist coughing & deep breathing
assist with physical exam
oral suctioning
nasopharyngeal suctioning
trache care (>72 hrs)
maintain and clean suction equipment
application of hypo/hyperthermia unit
care of oxygen equipment.
room set-up for trauma
suture set-up
moderate sedation set-up
patient prep for any procedure
Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.
Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment.Performs direct patient care that significantly impacts patient satisfaction evidenced by:
PROMOTION OF PATIENT WELLNESS:
maintain a pleasant environment for patients by keeping rooms visually clean and uncluttered
ready to monitor patient post-procedure
participates in admission, transport and discharge of patients
assist patients with -in-bed mobility; transfers to/from bed, WC, stretcher, or chair; positioning for alignment and comfort
ASSIST PATIENTS WITH NUTRITION MANAGEMENT:
prepares patients for meals by offering washing of hands, mouth care and positioning in chair or bed before meal tray arrives
delivers trays within 5 min of arrival
documents intake per policy
feeds dependent patients as needed
provides fresh water, ice and snacks.
PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH ELIMINATION PROCEDURES:
offers/removes bedpans and urinals
provides catheter care per policy
removes foley catheters
Applies condom catheters
empty urinary drainage bags using goggles and gloves
collect specimens for ordered tests
insert rectal tube
catheterize female and male patients
provides ostomy care
breakup/remove fecal impaction
communicates any intake and output imbalance exceeding 100 mL to the Lead RN and the patient caregiver.Coaches and mentors staff. Orders department supplies. Responsible for restraint audits.
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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $19.16per hour - $31.04per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.