Emergency Department (ED) Tech
Deliver critical, hands-on patient care as an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech). Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Director, and under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide skilled, age-specific care in collaboration with physicians and the wider medical team. In this role, you are a vital link in the department, performing clinical procedures and acting as an essential line of communication for patient changes.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct Patient Care: Perform daily tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), and completing clinical procedures.
- Observe & Communicate: Identify and report changes in patient conditions or immediate needs directly to the supervising Nurse or Physician.
- Maintain Records: Document all patient interactions, care steps, and observations accurately within the patient's medical record.
- Collaborate Daily: Partner with multidisciplinary staff to ensure smooth, efficient, and age-specific care delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Who You Are
- A Strong Communicator: Able to quickly and clearly relay patient updates to the medical team.
- Detail-Oriented: Focused on precise medical documentation and patient observations.
- A Collaborative Support: Eager to assist Nurses and Physicians in delivering high-quality emergency care.
To get an inside look at working in the Valleywise Health Emergency Department, please click Valleywise Health Emergency Department
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.22 - $23.92
The night shift pay differential will be paid at 18% of the employee's base rate of pay. The weekend shift pay differential will be paid at 8% of the employee's base rate of pay
Qualifications
Education:
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Certification/Licensure:
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Requires certification by the Arizona State Board of Nursing as a CNA or certification as an EMT by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services; Trauma System for EMTs, or a nationally recognized equivalent certificate.
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Requires BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Must know EKG lead placement.
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Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
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Must have the ability to work with culturally diverse people.
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Requires excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
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Previous acute care hospital experience is preferred.
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Bilingual is preferred
Compensation details: 16.22-23.92 Hourly Wage
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