Emergency Tech Lead

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/1/2022

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

600004

Job Title:

Emergency Tech Lead

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Emergency Technician Lead performs the duties of the Emergency Technician in addition to overseeing the technical operations required for the full range of Emergency Technician functions. This includes coordinating work assignments, reviewing and updating protocols, conducting quality control and review of equipment, and providing input regarding the hiring and performance of Emergency Technicians. The Emergency Technician Lead plays a primary role in education and precepting Emergency Technicians.  

The incumbent communicates directly with physicians, nursing staff, patients, and patient families and is responsible to report changes in the patient's condition. Direct patient care duties are performed under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, while coordination and administrative duties are performed under the general supervision of Emergency Department leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Demonstrates expertise in the performance of Emergency Technician procedures.

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Takes direction from RN or physician to maintain high standard of patient care.

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Provides educational learnings to Emergency Department Technicians.

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Responsible for accurate recording in electronic medical record as directed or needed.

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Responds to pages/codes accordingly and assists as directed.

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Assists with restraints when directed.

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May act as an observer for behavioral health complaints when needed.

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Provides casting and splint duties as needed.

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Follows established safety and emergency policies and procedures in daily practice or emergency situations, including handling of equipment and supplies during emergencies.

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Performs hazardous substance decontamination of contaminated patient(s) while wearing level C personal protective equipment, including the use of a powered air-purifying respirator.

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Works independently within the scope of practice to achieve clinical outcomes.

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Maintains a level of professional development through continuing education, quality improvement initiatives, and sharing of knowledge.

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Communicates and interacts with patients and staff in a professional manner that is in line with the UW Health Vision and Mission.

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Prepares and cleans equipment and rooms.

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Tracks and maintains equipment and supplies for department and individual rooms.

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Serves as a troubleshooting resource in department for use of equipment.

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Performs maintenance and quality control on all Point of Care (POC) Testing .

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Identifies and communicates any issues related to supplies, equipment, and environmental safety to leadership team.

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Monitors and retrieves misplaced equipment.

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May work with RN staff in picking up and returning blood from blood bank .

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Performs clerical functions as needed, such as processing completed charts, obtaining medical records, placing phone calls as directed by ED staff, and assisting with admission or discharge paperwork.

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Other duties as assigned.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

(Select all that apply)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Completion of EMT-Basic

Required

Completion of AEMT or Paramedic program

Preferred

1 year

of experience as an ED Technician

Required

EMT – Basic license or National Registry of EMT

Required

CPR/BLS certification

Required

ACLS and PALS certification

Preferred

National Registry or Wisconsin Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic license

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record

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Must complete an arrhythmia course as part of the department orientation or demonstrate successful completion of telemetry testing

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Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

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Ability to take direction from all levels of leadership

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Ability to educate staff

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Ability to provide counseling and emotional support with compassion and respect for the individual

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Ability to provide support to the members of the care team (teamwork)

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Must possess initiative and ability to work independently

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Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.