Pediatric ED Tech

About This Role

The Emergency Department (ED) Tech Level I provides patient care functions and technical procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse, ensuring safe and age-appropriate care. This role involves vital signs, EKG, blood sugar testing, wound care, splint application, and instructing patients on safe ambulation.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs, informing the nurse of any abnormalities
• Perform 12-lead EKG and provide to ED physician
• Perform bedside blood sugar testing and inform the nurse of abnormal results
• Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by nurse or physician
• Instruct patients on safe crutch ambulation techniques with return demonstration
• Perform oral suctioning and superficial wound care
• Perform procedures using aseptic technique, including urethral catheterization, sterile tray preparation, dressing application, and phlebotomy
• Track, deliver, maintain, and retrieve telesitter carts; troubleshoot connectivity issues
• Perform safe room guideline checks upon initiation and at every hand-off; conduct environmental rounds
• Respond to remote telesitter escalations for face-to-face intervention
• Transport patients, unit supplies, equipment, and patient medications safely
• Monitor patients in restraint / seclusion, documenting observations and notifying the nurse of abnormal findings
• Observe cardiac monitors to recognize arrhythmias and communicate findings to a professional
• Ensure patient care area is appropriately stocked and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficiency with desktop computer
• Proficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processes

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Accredited Program

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications