Advanced ED Tech - Emergency Department - St. Francis Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position  

The ED Tech Advanced provides direct patient care under the guidance of a RN or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. 

Essential Job Functions  

• ​Provides basic patient care and tasks to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, assists with mobility, performs lab draws, ECG’s, basic wound care, and other unit-based specialty duties under the direction of an RN. 
• Performs the ED Tech Advanced role, which includes additional patient care and tasks including, but not limited to colostomy care, IV insertion, IV removal and IV site care, transport on monitor, identifies need and initiates CPR, foley catheter placement, identifies patients in crises or decline and alerts RN for further assessments, and other unit-based specialty duties base on state and department guidelines under the direction of an RN. 

• Completes patient rounding as assigned. 
• Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed. 
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns. 
• Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's families, community providers, visitors, and employees. 
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care. 

• Participates in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving. 
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated. 
• Collects data, within scope. 
• Completes patient screenings as applicable. 
• Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve the processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery. 

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress. 
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures. 
• Other duties as assigned that are deemed necessary for department operations. 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Licensing/Certification 

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) 

Current certification for Advanced EMT (AEMT) (preferred) (required if employed in the state of South Carolina) 

Education 

High School Diploma or GED (required) 

Successful completion of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) through an approved educational program (preferred) 

Work Experience 

1 year of experience as an LPN, ED Tech, or Advanced EMT (required) 

Training 

None 

Language 

None 

Patient Population  

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. 

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​ 

Neonates (0-4 weeks) 

Infant (1-12 months) 

Pediatrics (1-12 years) 

Adolescents (13-17 years) 

Adults (18-64 years) 

Geriatrics (65 years and older) 

Working Conditions  

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. 

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. 

General office environment. 

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. 

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. 

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.* 

May be required to use physical restraints. 

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*  

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. 

May have periods of constant interruptions.