Emergency Department Technician -Emergency Department
Denver Health
Application
Details
Posted: 19-Nov-24
Location: Denver, Colorado
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R8540
We are recruiting for a motivated Emergency Department Technician -Emergency Department to join our team!
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Department
Emergency DepartmentEmergency 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
Licenses:
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
EMTB-EMT Basic - CO - State of Colorado Required or
EMTBIV-EMT Basic IV - CO - State of Colorado Required and
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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).
Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.