Emergency Dept Technician

SC-Hilton Head

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Join the Hilton Head ED Team as an ED Tech!  

Location: Hilton Head Hospital - 25 Hospital Center Blvd, Hilton Head, South Carolina 29926 

Shift:  7pm-7am - weekend and holiday rotation required

Status: Full Time 

Our Emergency Department is a 25-bed unit that specializes in providing immediate medical care for patients with severe or urgent illnesses or injuries. It is equipped to handle a wide range of services, including initial assessment, treatment, stabilization, emergencies, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions and potentially admission to the hospital. Our preferred patient ratio is 4-5:1. 

* Great teamwork! 
* Treats all types of emergent needs 
* Coordinates with other specialties 
* Ability to have autonomy on unit 

Responsibilities:

Duties: 

* Obtain and record vital signs and report abnormal findings. 
* Monitor patient status and cardiac rhythms, alerting RNs to any acute changes in condition. 
* Stock and organize trauma bays and exam rooms with essential medical supplies. 
* A variety of basic patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. 
* Responsible for completing a variety of department specific tasks to assist with optimal department safety and functioning 

Qualifications:

* Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
* Experience: Nurse Aide experience. Experience in basic patient care, phlebotomy, EKG in an emergency or outpatient setting highly desirable, preferred.
* Licensure/Certification: Nurse Aide I, required. American Heart Association BLS required. Some departments have additional advanced CPR requirements as listed on staff annual education record, required. Phlebotomy Certification,required.
* Additional Skills (required): Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s) age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.
* Additional Skills (preferred): Knowledge of medical terminology.
			
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