Emergency Department Technician - FT/72 Nights

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1432158 The Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) will: - Work collaboratively with a complementary and assistive role to the nursing staff. - Perform a variety of delegated tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Medic. - Assist the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the training, competence, skill, and the Emergency Department policies and procedures. - Be responsible for maintaining and increasing their knowledge base in Emergency Patient Care. - Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to assist in the delivery of patient care. - Perform identified tasks relevant to patient care that are reflected in established protocols and competencies approved by Springfield Hospital, under the direction of the RN/Medic. - Maintain or increase their knowledge base in the Emergency Department. - Demonstrate the minimum knowledge, skills, and responsibilities for age-specific populations. - Function as part of the team to provide primary support to the Emergency Department patients. - Understand and support the policies of Springfield Hospital as they pertain to the role of pre-hospital/EMS/Fire and Rescue. - Support the role of the ED Receptionist and assist in the registration of the Emergency Department patients. - Function in a calm and professional manner when faced with times of crisis within the department. - Allow full scope of practice that is provided within licensure and certifications: LPN, LNA, AEMT, EMT. - Perform direct patient care (floor) as well as indirect patient care (desk) activities.