Job Summary
The ED Technician plays a crucial role in delivering direct care to patients in the emergency department. This includes tracking vital signs, assisting nursing personnel during patient assessments, and performing data entry tasks. The position is essential for maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and promoting timely patient flow within the department.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the emergency department.
- Monitor and record vital signs of patients consistently.
- Assist nursing staff with conducting patient assessments.
- Handle data entry related to patient information and care.
- Maintain patient charts while ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Support and enhance patient throughput effectively within the emergency setting.
- Manage challenging patient interactions and maintain composure under stress.
- Cultivate professional relationships with patients, healthcare providers, and colleagues.
Qualifications
- Ability to operate within the designated scope of practice for an ED Technician.
- Proven clinical competence in emergency procedures and practices.
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage with patients and team members professionally.
- Able to navigate difficult situations while providing compassionate care.
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
