Emergency Care Technician : Emergency Department

Primary Duties And Responsibilities
The Emergency Care Technician (ECT) performs select technical procedures and tasks, and assists physicians and nurses in direct patient care in the Emergency Department.
Technical procedures include:
EKGs
Restraint applications
Removal of foley catheters
Splint applications
Crutch/cane training
Visual acuity examinations
The ECT also provides transportation, maintains equipment and supplies as well as participates in a safe patient care environment.
May serve as Lobby Facilitator and assists the triage nurse by performing first aid duties and acting as a liaison between the ED team, patients, and families to patients in the ED Lobby.
May perform other duties as assigned and described within scope of practice.
ECT’s with additional competencies may perform phlebotomy and accucheck.
The Emergency Care Technician (ECT) works directly under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) providing bedside patient care and anticipating patient needs.
We have current openings at Hoag Hospital Irvine. All openings are full-time, night shift.
Education and Experience
Recent experience as an EMT or Patient Care Assistant or Military Corpsman, preferred.
Certifications Required
Current BLS Certifications required, and
Either:
Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification, or
Completion of EMT course, or
RN License
Certifications Preferred
Phlebotomy Certification
Measuring and recording vital signs, I&O
Taking height and weight records
Performing routine patient admission and discharge duties
Ensuring patient safety is maintained at all times and is documented
Performing Clinitek bedside urine test as required (must have annual competency)
Immediately informing RN of any changes in patient condition
Communicating pertinent information at shift report with oncoming staff
Reinforcing patient teaching and reporting patient’s questions to RN
Performing other duties as assigned within scope of practice

Skills
Patient Care