Nemours is seeking an ED Tech (EMT certification required) to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE. This position is responsible for: Assisting with general activities of the Emergency Department and assist the health care team with performance of patient care activities, under the direction and guidance of a Registered Nurse. The position is 36 hours weekly 745P-815A. Every third weekend; 2 holiday requirements a year, one summer holiday and one winter holiday. As a tech in the ED, you will respond to some non-patient emergencies throughout the campus. Position Responsibilities • Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee’s supervisor. • Continually assess patients according to the pediatric assessment triangle (Note and changes in condition & recognize any immediate life threats. • Assist Rapid Assessment nurse with Rapidly Assessing new patients. (Vital Signs Clean and dress wounds, POCT, Assist Rapid assessment nurse in giving medications or any interventions. • Vehicle extraction of injured patients (Patients arriving to ED via private auto needing assistance out of vehicle): Maintain C-spine, stabilize broken bones with splinting and remove from car. • Room patients in Emergency Department according to acuity and discretion of areas available after discussion with Flow Supervisor. • Report and document all changes and complications in flow to Supervisor. • After rooming patients’ initial assessments for need of specific monitoring. (Cardiac Monitors and/or Pulse Oximetry) • Document all intake and output. • Maintain level of communication with RN for VS out of normal limits, or any changes in patient’s status. • Maintain accurate vitals based on patients’ acuity/severity (Q15, Q30, Q45, Q1hr, Q2hr, Q4hr) • Assist healthcare team with holding for procedures such as Lumbar Puncture, IV catheter insertion, Laceration Repairs, Suctioning, Urinary Catheterization, POCT, other items as necessary. • Perform EKG’s, Nasal Washes, Flu Testing, Visual Acuity, Phlebotomy, including Stat Phlebotomy lab testing: bilirubin test, newborn screen test (for outpatients during weekend hours) • Perform POCT for assigned patients: Urinalysis, Rapid Strep Test, Gastro/Hemoccult, HCG test, Glucose Test. • Transport patients to the Inpatient units, radiology, MRI, Operating Room, ECG, Ultrasound, PICU, NICU, and multiple clinics. (Monitor patients on oxygen and pulse ox monitors/cardiac monitors during transports) • Respond to “Stat Responses” in Emergency Department. • Initiate and continue CPR for patients in Cardiac Arrest. • Respond to all “Code Blues” on the first and ground floor with stretcher, EMS bag, AED and are prepared to begin resuscitation on scene. • Function in Trauma Codes and Alerts. Remove patient clothes, apply cardiac leads, pulse OX, hold C-spine stabilization, get vital signs, assist with rolling patients, CPR, Re-stock room and trauma supplies. • Apply cast shoe, non-articulating boot, knee immobilizer, slings, c-collars, Miami j collar, trauma collar, wrist splints. • Crutch fitting and teaching. • Assist Orthopedic Residents in reductions of fractures during conscious sedations, splinting and casting. • Stock Supplies and maintain equipment within the Emergency Department • Stock supplies and linens for EMS. • Maintain assigned zone’s par stock, linens and IV trays. • Complete task cards. • Sign off stat response stretcher to make sure it’s appropriate and functioning. • Sit in 1 to 1 with patients that present psychiatric problems. (Visual assessment every 5 minutes). Position Requirements • High School Diploma • Specialized (1 year of training beyond High School) • American Heart Association BLS required upon hire • DE EMT required upon hire • PEARS (obtained upon hire) • Minimum of 6 months experience #LI-MR1