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Emergency Services Tech Specialist - Full time- 7:00 PM- 7:00 AM
Children's National HospitalWashington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Sept 2025
About the role
Emergency Services Tech Specialist - Full time- 7:00 PM- 7:00 AM2400035A
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years Direct patient care experience in an emergency setting and completion of an emergency, medical or nursing technician training program. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Comply with all Hospital/departmental policies/procedures regarding provision of patient care, competency validation and environmental safety.
Functional Accountabilities
Demonstrate Clinical Competence
Description
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare delivery team to provide specified care to patients with a wide range of injuries and illnesses. Anticipates patient care needs and facilitates implementation of diagnostic and treatment measures. Performs duties under the supervision of Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physician. Acts as a role model for other technicians in both the technical and behavioral aspects of the position. Develops competency in all aspects of role within 3 months.Qualifications
Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years Direct patient care experience in an emergency setting and completion of an emergency, medical or nursing technician training program. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Comply with all Hospital/departmental policies/procedures regarding provision of patient care, competency validation and environmental safety.
Functional Accountabilities
Demonstrate Clinical Competence
- Identify need for , obtain and document patient vital signs accurately (T , P , R, BP , pulse oximetry , weight in kilograms)
- Recognize, document and report (to assigned RN/physician) changes in vital signs, color, breathing, behavior , consciousness level or neuro-vascular status of limb that deviate from normal for patient/age group.
- Set up, attach and document correct placement of monitoring equipment, including alarm limits.
- Anticipate need to assemble, set up, and place patient on correctly and document oxygen/cool mist delivery via face mask, nasal cannula, trach collar , blow-by and resuscitation equipment.
- Apply , maintain, discontinue and document use of patient restraint devices according to Hospital policy .
- Perform/document POCT using correct procedure independently.
- Perform/document independently phlebotomy and IV starts on difficult patients using correct skin preparation.
- Set up and attach IV fluid and pump using aseptic technique, documenting procedure on appropriate treatment record/flow sheet.
- Perform and document basic and complex wound care including wound cleansing, bandaging and burn debridment/care.
- Assist with establishing and maintain patient in full spinal immobilization (on stretcher with backboard and stiff-neck collar in place).
- Perform orthopedic procedures independently including plaster and non-plaster splints, slings, immobilizers, and ice.
- Assemble and fit patient crutches independently.
- T each crutch-walking to patients independently .
- Assist in meeting stable and unstable helicopter arrivals as assigned by charge nurse.
- Assist Triage nurse by calling patients, explaining triage procedure, obtain/document pertinent information, vital signs, provision of basic first aid; alert RN if patient appears ill (does not perform independent triage).
- Role model maintenance of a clean and orderly care environment.
- Independently prepare examination room to receive patients as soon as they become empty .
- Call patient to treatment area at direction of Charge Nurse including ID band application, obtain weight, escort to room and assist patient into appropriate gown for exam.
- Provide/assist family with basic care needs including linen/diaper change, skin cleansing, positioning, hydration via bottle/cup, comfort measures, play activities, etc.
- Provide safe environment for patients (e.g., side rails up, ID band in place, call system available, etc.).
- Independently assemble equipment/supplies for anticipated examinations and procedures.
- Independently assist care team members with examinations and procedures (does not include medication preparation/administration).
- Transport patients on unit and to other Hospital departments, as assigned by RN, using app
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