Emergency Department Technician - NorthBay Medical Center (Part Time, Evening) - Fairfield

The Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) is responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.  The ED Tech collects data and implements task specific functions as directed by the Registered Nurse.  The ED Tech delivers care that is specific to the special behaviors / needs of the patient and that is age appropriate for the individual.  The ED Tech communicates pertinent patient information and responses to interventions to the appropriate nurses and documents in the medical record pertinent patient information and responses to interventions. 

 Education: 

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Certifications: 

• EMT, EMT-P certification preferred, or equivalent training or hospital experience required
• Current AHA BLS required
• Must successfully pass the telemetry test within the introductory period and on annual basis  

Experience: 

• Minimum Six (6) months of related experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT or Paramedic), Certified Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant, or equivalent experience (e.g. military experience).

Skills: 

• Must maintain competencies in skills, as assigned through annual skills training and in identified department training
• Must also be competent in assisting nurses and physicians with department specific procedures
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing care for patients in the following age groups: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, and Geriatric
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, patients, physicians, and co-workers
• Ability to remain flexible and positive within a rapidly changing patient care environment  

Philip Downs