Emergency Department Technician

The Emergency Department Technician provides essential clinical and clerical support under the supervision of Registered Nurses and physicians. This role supports patient care through non-invasive clinical tasks patient monitoring transport andmaintaininga clean safe and efficient care environment.

At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Collaborate with RNs and the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized plans of care andoptimizepatient outcomes
• Accurately obtain monitor and document vital signs and clinical data in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Deliver non-invasive clinical and clerical support within the Emergency Department under RN and physician direction
• Perform EKGsassistwith patient transport and support activities of daily living while ensuring patient comfort and dignity
• Preparemaintain and ensure proper functioning of clinical equipment and treatment areas
• Maintain precisetimelydocumentation in the electronic health recordin accordance withregulatory standards
• Promote a safe clean and compliant care environment following infection prevention and safety protocols
• Effective clinical communication and strong interdisciplinary teamwork
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced high-acuity environment with sound judgment
• High attention to detail with strong clinical documentation practices
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care safety and service excellence

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• At least one year of clinical experience-Preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Required (Upon Hire or Preferred):
  • Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) certification
    • Accepted from: Iowa Department of Public Health (IADPH) Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) or Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WI DHS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)(preferred upon hire;within 30 days)
• Required Within 90 Days of Hire:
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
  • Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training
  • Mandatory Reporter Training (as applicable to state of practice):
    • Child Abuse Reporting (IA and/or IL)
    • Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting (IA and/or IL)