ED Tech - Freestanding ED

The Woodlands Hospital based freestanding emergency centers throughout the Greater Houston area provide a more streamlined process for hospital admissions, if needed, than non-hospital affiliated clinics and urgent care centers. If needed, we refer and transport patients to the nearest CHI St. Luke’s Health hospital for direct admittance, providing the resources of a larger facility at a convenient location

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Position Summary:

Supports the delivery of safe, cost-efficient patient care in the Emergency Department by performing a variety of helpful Functions as delegated by the RN or Physician.  Performs selected diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures.  Provides assistance in transporting, transferring, lifting, and manual assistance with patient care. The function Performs general clerical support to the unit, as well as Performs cleaning Functions in patient care unit.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care as delegated by the RN and Medical Staff. Monitors and records vital signs, observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional condition and reports any changes to the nursing or medical staff
• Provides indirect patient care. Escorting patient to the exam room. Performs and documents general therapeutic/diagnostic measures. Acts as transporter. Assists with updating the Emergency Department Tracking Board/Care Manager (EDTB)
• Acts as unit clerk; Utilizes hospital information systems according to the hospital policy. Discharges patients and enters charges for patients in a timely matter. Utilizes the EDTB to improve patient flow. Performs order data entry as assigned by the nurse or physician
• Communicates with patients, family, physicians, other departments, unit personnel, and peers in an accurate, courteous and professional manner
• Demonstrates a commitment to patients, nursing staff, and Emergency Department in accordance with the team performance expectations

Education:

High School Diploma/GED Required

BLS required

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year of previous patient care experience

ER Tech

EMT

Emergency Medicine

Paramedic

Emergency Room Tech