Emergency Department Support Technician
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Job overview
University of Vermont Health is hiring an Emergency Department Support Technician. The Emergency Department Support Technician assists the RN in efficient department operations, documenting vital signs, observing patients, transporting, collecting specimens, answering call lights, restocking, cleaning rooms and linen, aiding during codes, and disinfecting instruments under direct supervision.
Key focus areas include Assist RN in efficient operation of the department, Obtain and document a full set of vital signs, and Observe suicidal, restrained, or confused patients.
Important skills include Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Observation, Patient Transportation Assistance, Specimen Collection, Call Light Response, and Room Restocking.
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Full job description
Emergency Department Support Technician
Job Details
Job Ref:
R0089449
Category:
Clinical Technician
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Location:
115 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753
Department:
Porter - Emergency Room
Job Type:
Regular
Primary Shift:
Variable
Hours:
6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
Hours per Week:
36
Weekend Needs:
Every Other
Pay Rate:
$21.99 - $32.67 per hour
This is a bargaining union position.
Support Tech
The Emergency Department Technician is responsible to assist the RN in the efficient operation of the department. The E.D. Tech. will be under the direct supervision of the RN. He/she will assist in providing care to meet the needs of the patient and the department. Duties will include obtaining and documenting a full set of vital signs, 1/1 observation of suicidal, restrained or confused patients, assisting with transportation needs, collecting urine and stool specimens, answering call lights, restocking and cleaning rooms, cleaning and changing linen on stretchers, assisting during a code 99, and cleaning/disinfecting of dirty instruments. The ED Tech may also be asked by the supervising RN to perform other duties within their scope of skills to aid and facilitate with acute nursing care.
Nurse Aide
The Nurse Aide is responsible and accountable for providing supportive care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Nurse Aide will carry out specific tasks and procedures as designated by the Registered Nurse in accordance with hospital policy and established job functions. He/she will cooperate with nursing staff in meeting needs and/or wants of patients by performing tasks for which the employee has been prepared.
Education
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High school graduate or equivalent required.
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EMT or LNA preferred.
Experience
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Current licensure as a Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of Vermont – unrestricted is strongly preferred.
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1 or more years of EMT experience preferred.
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CPR required within 6 months of employment.
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