Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Services

Company: Swedish Medical Center (SMC)
Location: Redmond
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Swedish Health Services Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Services Redmond , Washington Swedish Medical Center is looking for an Emergency Department Technician (0.3 FTE, Night Shift) to work for Emergency Services at Swedish Redmond, in Redmond, WA.The Emergency Department Technician is responsible for providing support to the Emergency Department (ED) Nursing and Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) staff by performing tasks that assist in the care and treatment of patients with illnesses and injuries.Apply Today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with additional questions from our Modern Hire system.In this position you will:Provide patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). Anticipates LIP, RN, and patient case needs.Perform basic patient care such as vital signs, patient hygiene, mobility assistance, specimen collection, and preparation of equipment and supplies for procedures.Perform approved orthopedic procedures such as plaster splint applications and other orthopedic splints/devices.Perform basic first aid measures, as well as basic wound care, irrigation, wound prep, and dressing applications.Perform basic patient observation skills and reports significant changes in patient condition to appropriate team member.Qualifications:Required qualifications for this position include:High School Diploma or GEDWashington State Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist certification.Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) or Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR)Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers required at time of hire from American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network (MTN)Preferred qualifications for this position include:Training in orthopedic technologyTwo years of Emergency Department experienceAbout the Redmond Campus.The new Redmond center encompasses nearly 85,000 square feet of space on three floors. It has 18 emergency exam rooms, open and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week; an advanced diagnostic imaging center (with X-ray, mammography, ultrasound, CT scan and MRI), staffed by partners from Seattle Radiology; an on-site laboratory; and offices for primary- and specialty-care providers. Swedish/Redmond will immediately treat patients suffering from stroke to severe lacerations or burns, broken bones, sports injuries, allergic reactions, food poisoning, work-related injuries and many other medical emergencies and non-emergencies.We offer comprehensive, best-in-class benefits to our caregivers. For more information, visitOur MissionOur Mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person we serve.Our Vision is Health for a Better World.About UsSwedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Seattle area. It is comprised of five hospital campuses (First Hill, Cherry Hill, Ballard, Edmonds and Issaquah); emergency rooms and specialty center in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Swedish Medical Group, a network of more than 128 primary care and specialty care locations throughout the greater Puget Sound area. Swedish employs nearly 13,000 caregivers (all employees), including nearly 1,400 providers. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we're committed to caring for the people in our region and beyond. Swedish is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Swedish does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Schedule: Part-timeShift: NightJob Category: Other Healthcare SupportLocation: Washington-RedmondWork Locations: Redmond Main Bldg (WA173) 18100 Ne Union Hill Rd Redmond, 98052New brand, same great career opportunitiesSwedish and Providence in Western Washington are moving to a unified brand - Providence Swedish - that will make it easier for patients to identify, access and navigate our comprehensive network of care in the Puget Sound region. Learn more .

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