Senior Emergency department Technician

## Overview The Senior Emergency Department Technician (Advanced ED Tech) provides advanced clinical support and direct patient care in a high-acuity emergency room setting. This role builds upon core technician’s responsibilities by incorporating advanced skills, leadership support, and enhanced clinical decision-making. Advanced ED Tech assists with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensures patient safety, performs advanced procedures within scope, and supports the care team in delivering efficient, high-quality emergency care. - Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding - Monitor patients to ensure safety and report any changes in conditions to the nursing staff - Provide continuous observation for patients assigned to maintain a safe environment - Support mobility by assisting with ambulation, transfers, and positioning - Engage patients in appropriate activities to promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient environment - Follow all infection control and safety protocols - Assist clinical staff with non-invasive tasks as directed - Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members - Document patient interactions and observations accurately and in a timely manner - The Advanced ED Tech is responsible for reporting unusual symptoms, observations, patient requests and/or their families' requests - The Advanced ED Tech shall identify safety needs and answer call lights promptly - Accurately and timely documents all tasks, observations, and procedures performed on the patient's record according to medical and legal standards - Maintains thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records - Uses Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) communication techniques - Collaborates with the health care team regarding the plan of care, follow-up and evaluation for the patient and family - Perform IV-related tasks within scope of certification and facility policy - Support nurses and physicians with clinical procedures and emergency interventions - Obtain and document vital signs and other patient data accurately and promptly - Engage patients in supportive interactions to reduce anxiety and promote comfort - Follow all emergency Department protocols - Uses Emergency Department and Dual Track Emergency Department Guidelines of care, hospital policies/procedures and regulatory guidelines to guide work within scope of practice - Facilitates room turnover between patients, stocking, and exchanging equipment, as needed - Consistently demonstrating flexibility as evidenced by floating to other areas and agreeable to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and night hours as necessary to meet the needs of the patients and department **Work Environment and Physical Requirements** - Emergency Department within a hospital setting - Steady-paced, high-acuity environment with frequent interruptions - Exposure to emergencies and potentially traumatic situations - May require working nights, weekends, and holidays - Ability to lift, move, or assist patients as needed - Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting - Ability to respond rapidly in emergency situations ## Description **Senior Emergency Room Technician- Full-time positions.** The position involves 12-hour shifts, 7 AM-7 PM, in the emergency room and ACU floor. For employees who work at least 24 hours a week, the following benefits are available: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Holiday, 403(b) Retirement Programs, Life Insurance Plans, Shift Differential, Worker Compensation. Accepting applications until July 25, 2026 Leadville, Colorado, is a historic Victorian-era mining town and the highest incorporated city in the United States, situated at 10,152 feet—nearly two miles above sea level. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains and surrounded by…