About this role
This is a multi-skilled position requiring a variety of patient care skills and abilities.
Under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional nurse (nurse) or Provider (physician or Advanced Practice Provider) the Emergency Department Technician provides care appropriate to the patient populations served. The ED Tech performs their duties based on the unit care delivery model. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver care as outlined by the nurse or provider. ED Technicians assist with blood and specimen collection, splint application, obtaining electrocardiograms and assisting with the use of physiologic monitoring devices. They also assist by assisting in clerical functions, transporting patients, running errands, transporting equipment and materials (body fluids) as needed.
The ED Tech adheres to a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment.
Other facts
About Centra Health
Your partner in living your best life: That is the role Centra proudly yet humbly assumes, both as an organization and as an employer. Caring for people in the community—both within and beyond our walls—is not only what Centra does, but it is also central to who we are. We care for our patients and team members like we would care for our own friends and family. Because that is what we are.
Founded in 1987 and based in Lynchburg, Centra is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system serving more than half a million people across central and southside Virginia. Our established network of facilities and services includes four hospitals, five medical centers, a nationally award-winning cardiovascular care center, and a cancer center, as well as 15 primary care and various specialty practices as part of our Centra Medical Group. We also offer a wide range of senior, post-acute, and mental health care services.
Our breadth and depth of care means a wide array of meaningful opportunities for you to realize a meaningful career with Centra. As part of our inclusive, multidisciplinary team, you will be empowered to be you. We will listen carefully to you and get to know you well. We want to understand your hopes, goals and dreams. We want to do our part so you can be your very best, as you define it. This is true whether you are a patient, a caregiver, or a member of the communities we serve.
What you'll do
- The ED Technician provides patient care under the supervision of a licensed professional nurse or provider. They assist with various tasks including blood collection, electrocardiograms, and clerical functions.
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