ED Tech - WMCG Adult Emergency Department
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Augusta
Posted on: March 3, 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 Evening (United States
of America) 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 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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