ED Tech - WMCG Augusta - Full Time
Wellstar Health System, Augusta, GA, United States
Work Shift
Various (United States of America)
Job Summary
The Emergency Department (ED) Tech Level I is a multi-skilled caregiver who functions under the direction of a 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
Urethral catheterization (aseptic technique)
Sterile tray preparation
Dressing applications
Phlebotomy
Operating and observing cardiac monitors to recognize arrhythmias (site specific Kennestone ED)
Operating pulse oximetry monitors
Requires knowledge of all specialty instruments and trays, including trauma resuscitation equipment and set‑up, ENT trays, and special procedure trays. Transports patients, unit supplies, equipment, and patient medications. Ensures the patient care area is appropriately stocked and maintains monitors and pumps in the monitor room. Monitors patients in restraint/seclusion and documents observations. Performs other duties deemed necessary to ensure delivery of patient care. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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.
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 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 maintained.
Responds to remote telesitter escalation for face‑to‑face intervention.
Notifies nurse and/or charge nurse when face‑to‑face redirection is required.
Transport, using good body mechanics as appropriate:
Patients via stretcher or wheelchair, ensuring patient safety.
Unit supplies.
Equipment.
Patient medications.
Monitors patients in restraint/seclusion:
Frequency of monitoring performed as per policy.
Document monitoring as per policy.
Notify nurse of abnormal findings or observations.
Observes cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias (site specific Kennestone ED):
Recognize cardiac rhythms and communicate findings to registered professional as appropriate.
Provide accurate patient information for each monitor in use.
Maintain monitors and pumps in the monitor room.
Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (General)
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS - Basic Life Support
ARC‑BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life Support
BLS‑I - Basic Life Support – Instructor
Required Minimum Skills
Effective communication skills (verbal and written) required.
Proficiency with desktop computer required.
Willingness to be a team‑player and a self‑starter required.
Proficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processes required.
Additional Information
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Various (United States of America)
Job Summary
The Emergency Department (ED) Tech Level I is a multi-skilled caregiver who functions under the direction of a 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
Urethral catheterization (aseptic technique)
Sterile tray preparation
Dressing applications
Phlebotomy
Operating and observing cardiac monitors to recognize arrhythmias (site specific Kennestone ED)
Operating pulse oximetry monitors
Requires knowledge of all specialty instruments and trays, including trauma resuscitation equipment and set‑up, ENT trays, and special procedure trays. Transports patients, unit supplies, equipment, and patient medications. Ensures the patient care area is appropriately stocked and maintains monitors and pumps in the monitor room. Monitors patients in restraint/seclusion and documents observations. Performs other duties deemed necessary to ensure delivery of patient care. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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.
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 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 maintained.
Responds to remote telesitter escalation for face‑to‑face intervention.
Notifies nurse and/or charge nurse when face‑to‑face redirection is required.
Transport, using good body mechanics as appropriate:
Patients via stretcher or wheelchair, ensuring patient safety.
Unit supplies.
Equipment.
Patient medications.
Monitors patients in restraint/seclusion:
Frequency of monitoring performed as per policy.
Document monitoring as per policy.
Notify nurse of abnormal findings or observations.
Observes cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias (site specific Kennestone ED):
Recognize cardiac rhythms and communicate findings to registered professional as appropriate.
Provide accurate patient information for each monitor in use.
Maintain monitors and pumps in the monitor room.
Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (General)
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS - Basic Life Support
ARC‑BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life Support
BLS‑I - Basic Life Support – Instructor
Required Minimum Skills
Effective communication skills (verbal and written) required.
Proficiency with desktop computer required.
Willingness to be a team‑player and a self‑starter required.
Proficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processes required.
Additional Information
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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