Hoag
ECT - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
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Job Description
- Req#: 124631
Salary Range: $21.8400 - $33.5900 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.
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, and 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. Tasks may include measuring and recording vital signs, I&O, taking height and weight records, performing routine patient admission and discharge duties, and ensuring patient safety is maintained at all times and is documented. Performs Clinitek bedside urine test as required (must have annual competency). Immediately informs RN of any changes in patient condition. Communicates pertinent information at shift report with oncoming staff. Reinforces patient teaching and reports patient’s questions to RN. Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice.
Education and Experience
Recent experience as an EMT or Patient Care Assistant or Military Corpsman, preferred.
Certifications Required
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification or completion of EMT course
BLS Certification.
Certifications Preferred
Phlembotomy Certification
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
About the company
The Hoag Health Network consists of hospitals, urgent care & health care centers in Orange County. They are well known for superior patient care & convenient locations!
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