Emergency Services Technician -Emergency Department
Location
Fort Collins, CO | United States
Job description
We are recruiting for a Emergency Services Technician -Emergency Department to join our team!
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Emergency Department is a fast-paced, high acuity unit providing high-quality adult emergency care. Denver Health Emergency Department is one of the nation's leading Level I Trauma Centers, with one of the highest survival rates in the country for the most severe injuries. Our facility provides high-quality medical and trauma care where nurses will find their skill set is continually growing. Our ED consists of 57 beds, nurse-to-patient ratio is1:3-4, accommodating for critical patients. Additional support staff include emergency medical technicians (EMT), phlebotomists, EKG technicians, in-person interpreters and social workers.
Job Summary Under direct supervision of the RN APP and/or physician, provides patient care in accordance with treatment plans. Communicates changes in patient conditions within the scope of practice to RN. Collaborates with the RN and other members of the healthcare team. Participates in patient care activities.
Essential Functions :
- Obtains vital signs and differentiates normal from abnormal findings. Reports abnormal values or conditions to the RN. (EX. Abnormal VS, bleeding, safety concerns, family issues. (20%)
- After completion of the Denver Health Phlebotomy class and documented competency, provides phlebotomy for patients per standard orders and in collaboration with physicians and nursing. (15%)
- Assists the RN in carrying out the plan of care for assigned patients. Acts appropriately in critical situations. (15%)
- Assists with the care coordination and safe transportation of patients through the ED visit. Is able to transport low risk monitored patients through the hospital. (15%)
- Performs transportation responsibilities when requested; transporting patients from one area to another; delivering laboratory specimens, blood products, medications and other hospital/medical items to the requested departments as needed; and includes access to the pneumatic tube system to transport items, including blood products and medications, to and from the tube and the desired location. (15%)
- Under direct supervision of the RN and as delegated by the physician, implements care based on prioritized patient needs, assists with the plan of care with measurable outcome and goals for the patient/family, and participates in the discharge planning process. (20%)
Education :
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience :
- No previous experience required.
Licenses :
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
- EMTB-EMT Basic - CO - State of Colorado Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Knowledge of Emergency Department practices.
- Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians and the public.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skill set required.
- Documentation of completed tasks, vital signs, procedures and notes in EHR.
- Documentation of patient safety observation in accordance with DH's policies and procedures.
Shift Work Type Regular
Salary $21.82 - $29.53 / hr
Benefits - Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values - Respect
- Belonging
- Accountability
- Transparency
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit:
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