Pediatric Emergency Department Lead Critical Care Tech
Company: Advocate Health
Location: Park Ridge
Posted on: May 9, 2024
Job Description:
Major Responsibilities:
- Oversee day to day refurbishing initiatives in the PED
- 1)Make regular rounds in the department, using daily rounding
tool. Ensure proper documentation in care connection as rounding
occurs
- 2)Provide input to PED leadership as to eqipment needs,
anticipation of future needs and depreciation of equipment
- 3)Make rounds to identify areas of cleaning that are
required
- A. Fiscally accountable for day to day operations
- 1)Responsible for scheduling, staffing in advocate works and
payroll on a daily basis
- 2)Evaluate supply usage and adjust par levels on a quarterly
basis for optimal department function and fiscal
responsibility
- 3)Follow purchasing department guidelines for vendor
utilization
- Represent PED as part of Leadership Team
- 1)Participate in department leadership meetings as needed
- 2)PED tech staff meeting with ED Manager/ACM/or Director
- 3)Review patient satisfaction results that reflect the PED tech
contribution to the department and develop an action plans
surrounding unmet goals
- 4)Participate in evaluation, disipline process for all PED
technicians
- 5)Ensure organizational safety initiatives are followed by PED
technicians
- C. Interview, hire and provide oreintation and educational
support for PED technicians in collaboration with the nurse
manager/director
- 1)Coordinate oreintation and education of PED technicians in
collaboration with the department educators
- 2)Identify ongoing educational needs among the PED technicians
and collaborate with the department educators/managers
- 3)Coordinate, educate and maintain all point of care testing
utilized in the emergency department
- 4)Develop and hold bi-annual skills day for PED
technicians
- 5)Functions as/works as an PED technician as
neededEducation/Experience Required:
- Associate degree or 2 years college experience. 2-4 years
experience in emergency department or pre-hospital
experience.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Proficient with PC skills and knowledge of equipment within an
emergency department. Good communication and customer relation
skills. Good organization and math skills.
- Certified CNA, EMT-B, LPN or medical assistant.Physicial
Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Self directed, minimal supervision required. Ability to
prioritize, plan and execute. Ability to give clear directions.
Possess strong critical thinking, analytical and organizational
skills. Pocess strong detail and result oriented skill. Must adhere
to the behaviors of excellence and be a team player.
- If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact
the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting
requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when
patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling
equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other
associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement
situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.
Keywords: Advocate Health, Chicago , Pediatric Emergency Department Lead Critical Care Tech, Other , Park Ridge, Illinois
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