About this Emergency Department Technician role at ThedaCare
Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –
- Lifestyle Engagement
- e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
- Access & Affordability
- e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
Summary :
The Emergency Department Technician performs a variety of functions in support of patient care under close/general supervision by licensed team members (RN, APC, or physician).Job Description:
Key Accountabilities:
Receives direction and assignments from licensed team members and provides technical support to optimize patient care.
Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate licensed team members to ensure safe, quality patient care.
Completes documentation based on procedures and care provided to ensure an accurate and complete medical record.
Reinforces patient education under the direction of licensed team members to ensure the continuum of care.
Assists with patient transport to other departments as appropriate.
Assists in maintaining a safe environment by cleaning equipment, stocking supplies, and turning over rooms as required.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED preferred• Must be 18 years of age
One year applicable healthcare experience
State of Wisconsin EMT-B, State of Wisconsin CNA Certification or current nursing student.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Physical Demands:
Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
Work Environment:
Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
Occasional high noise level in work environment
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
