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Stamford Health is seeking an experienced individual to join the Emergency Department as a ED Tech.  This is a Per Diem (7.5 hours/weekly) position. The position is located at Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT.  The Emergency Room Tech assists in the provision of patient care in accordance with State and Federal guidelines under the director of a licensed nursing personnel, P.A. and/or physician personnel.

Required Skills

1. Performs EKGs
2. Performs phlebotomy
3. Performs vital signs and pain scale
4. Places splints
5. Removes and applies simple dressings
6. Assists in applications of restraints as directed by physicians and registered nurses
7. Transports patients to CT, OR, floors
8. Documents appropriately in electronic medical record
9. Provides patient education as directed by RN
10. Participates as a member of PAMI team, Trauma team including specific responsibilities in the ED
11. Participates as a member of the Medic Alert team throughout the hospital
12. Stocks patient rooms, pyxis machines and supply carts as necessary
13. Assists in procedures under the direction of MDs and RNs
14. Completes temperature logs as requested
15. Participates in education and training of new staff and students
16. Participates in a supports performance improvement and risk management activities
17. Assumes role of Patient Care Attendant (as necessary) and completes required PCA log
18. Performs all duties with a focus on patient and customer satisfaction and in keeping with the Planetree philosophy

Required Experience

• Minimum of high school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• EMT-B certification required.
• Experience in hospital or medical setting preferred.
• BLS required.

1. Performs EKGs
2. Performs phlebotomy
3. Performs vital signs and pain scale
4. Places splints
5. Removes and applies simple dressings
6. Assists in applications of restraints as directed by physicians and registered nurses
7. Transports patients to CT, OR, floors
8. Documents appropriately in electronic medical record
9. Provides patient education as directed by RN
10. Participates as a member of PAMI team, Trauma team including specific responsibilities in the ED
11. Participates as a member of the Medic Alert team throughout the hospital
12. Stocks patient rooms, pyxis machines and supply carts as necessary
13. Assists in procedures under the direction of MDs and RNs
14. Completes temperature logs as requested
15. Participates in education and training of new staff and students
16. Participates in a supports performance improvement and risk management activities
17. Assumes role of Patient Care Attendant (as necessary) and completes required PCA log
18. Performs all duties with a focus on patient and customer satisfaction and in keeping with the Planetree philosophy