EDT
Wellstar Health Systems

Overview

The EDT is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Full Time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a EDT:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: Emergency Department - Kennestone Hospital

Job Summary:
The Emergency Department (ED) Tech Level I is a multi-skilled caregiver who functions under the direction of the professional Registered Nurse. Provides safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing the following patient care functions and technical procedures: vital signs, 12-lead EKG, bedside blood sugar testing, superficial wound care, oral suctioning, splint application, instruction of safe ambulation with crutches. Must understand and practice aseptic technique when required: urethral catheterization, sterile tray preparation, dressing applications and all phlebotomy. Must be able to operate and observe cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias (site specific Kennestone ED), as well as operate pulse oximetry monitors. Requires knowledge of all specialty instruments and trays, including trauma resuscitation equipment and set-up, ENT trays, special procedure trays. Transports patients, unit supplies, equipment, and patient medications. Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked with supplies. Monitor's patients in restraint/seclusion and documents observations. Performs other duties deemed necessary to ensure delivery of patient care.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Provides safe, age- appropriate care to the patient: - Obtain and document vital signs; inform nurse if vital signs are abnormal. - Perform 12-lead EKG and hand to ED physician. - Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform nurse if result is abnormal. - Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by nurse or physician. - Instruct patient regarding safe crutch ambulation techniques with return demonstration by patient. - Oral suctioning. - Superficial wound care. Performs procedures using aseptic technique: - Urethral catheterization. - Sterile tray preparation. - Dressing application. - Phlebotomy Telesitter Facility Liaison - Tracks, delivers, maintains, and retrieves telesitter carts - Troubleshoots any cart connectivity issues and places an IT ticket if necessary - Performs safe room guideline checks upon initiation and upon every hand-off thereafter - Performs environmental rounds to ensure safe room guidelines are being maintained - Responds to remote telesitter escalation for face-to-face intervention - Notifies Nurse and/or charge Nurse when face to face redirection is requireda. Transport, using good body mechanics as appropriate: - Patients via stretcher or wheelchair, ensuring patient safety. - Unit supplies. - Equipment. - Patient medications Monitor's patients in restraint / seclusion: - Frequency of monitoring performed as per policy. - Document monitoring as per policy. - Notify nurse of abnormal findings or observation Observes cardiac monitors to ensure the recognition of arrhythmias: (Site specific Kennestone ED) - Recognize cardiac rhythms and communicate findings to registered professional as - appropriate - Provides accurate patient information for each monitor in use - Responsible for cleaning and maintaining monitors and pumps in monitor room Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked.
Required Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited program Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Basic Life Support 1.00 Required BLS - Instructor 1.00 Required BLS - Provisional 1.00 Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications:

Required Minimum Experience:
Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Effective communication skills (verbal and written) required. Proficiency with desktop computer required. Demonstrate willingness to be a team-player and a self-starter required. Proficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processes required.

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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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