ED tech- WMCG- Part time-Adult ED
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Augusta
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Job Summary: The
Emergency Department (ED) Tech Level I is a multi-skilled caregiver
who functions under the direction of the professional Registered
Nurse. Provides safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by
performing the following patient care functions and technical
procedures: vital signs, 12-lead EKG, bedside blood sugar testing,
superficial wound care, oral suctioning, splint application,
instruction of safe ambulation with crutches. Must understand and
practice aseptic technique when required: urethral catheterization,
sterile tray preparation, dressing applications and all phlebotomy.
Must be able to operate and observe cardiac monitors to ensure
recognition of arrhythmias (site specific Kennestone ED), as well
as operate pulse oximetry monitors. Requires knowledge of all
specialty instruments and trays, including trauma resuscitation
equipment and set-up, ENT trays, special procedure trays.
Transports patients, unit supplies, equipment, and patient
medications. Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked
with supplies. Monitor's patients in restraint/seclusion and
documents observations. Performs other duties deemed necessary to
ensure delivery of patient care. Core Responsibilities and
Essential Functions: Provides safe, age- appropriate care to the
patient: * Obtain and document vital signs; inform nurse if vital
signs are abnormal. * Perform 12-lead EKG and hand to ED physician.
* Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform nurse if result is
abnormal. * Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by
nurse or physician. * Instruct patient regarding safe crutch
ambulation techniques with return demonstration by patient. * Oral
suctioning. * Superficial wound care. Performs procedures using
aseptic technique: * Urethral catheterization. * Sterile tray
preparation. * Dressing application. * Phlebotomy Telesitter
Facility Liaison * Tracks, delivers, maintains, and retrieves
telesitter carts * Troubleshoots any cart connectivity issues and
places an IT ticket if necessary * Performs safe room guideline
checks upon initiation and upon every hand-off thereafter *
Performs environmental rounds to ensure safe room guidelines are
being maintained * Responds to remote telesitter escalation for
face-to-face intervention * Notifies Nurse and/or charge Nurse when
face to face redirection is requireda. Transport, using good body
mechanics as appropriate: * Patients via stretcher or wheelchair,
ensuring patient safety. * Unit supplies. * Equipment. * Patient
medications Monitors patients in restraint / seclusion: * Frequency
of monitoring performed as per policy. * Document monitoring as per
policy. * Notify nurse of abnormal findings or observation Observes
cardiac monitors to ensure the recognition of arrhythmias: (Site
specific Kennestone ED) * Recognize cardiac rhythms and communicate
findings to registered professional as * appropriate * Provides
accurate patient information for each monitor in use * Responsible
for cleaning and maintaining monitors and pumps in monitor room
Assures patient care area is appropriately stocked. Performs other
duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System
policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum
Education: or High School Diploma General - Format Error Accredited
Program Other Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All
certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. -
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum
Experience: Required Required Minimum Skills: Effective
communication skills (verbal and written) required. Proficiency
with desktop computer required. Demonstrate willingness to be a
team-player and a self-starter required. Proficiency obtaining
vital signs using manual processes required. Join us and discover
the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding
life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia,
and start a future that gives you more.
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