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Vermont Employer Emergency Department Technician (ED) - Per Diem in Springfield, Vermont
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Description
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.