Tech-Emergency Department

Mayo Clinic

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Phoenix, Arizona

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The ED Technician provides direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, focusing on vital signs, triage, and orthopedic procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining department supplies and assisting with staff orientation and quality assurance.

Qualifications

You will be responsible for assisting with patient care, including vital sign assessment, orthopedic procedures, and wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You demonstrated knowledge of growth and development principles and ability to communicate patient status effectively.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Orthopedic procedures

Vital sign assessment

Triage assessment

EKGs

Traction

OCL splints

Crutch walking

Wound care

Bladder scanning

C-spine immobilization

Job Description

The ED Technician assists with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for assisting with orthopedic procedures as delegated by Orthopedic/Emergency Department physicians, RN Team Lead and other health team members. Also performs vital sign assessment and documentation, triage assessment and documentation under the direct supervisor of a RN, completion of 12 EKGs, application of orthopedic devices to include traction and OCL splints, patient education with regards to the application of orthopedic devices, crutch walking, etc., assistance with wound care, ENT, orthopedic procedures, eye/ear irrigations, suture/staple removal, foley leg bag application, c-spine immobilization and bladder scanning. The ED tech will provide assistance in the evolution and maintenance of supplies pertaining to the Emergency Department, and will assist with orientation, training and quality assurance activities for the Emergency Department. This individual has the ability to communicate data reflective of the patient's status, delegated tasks and/ or functions. The technician must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and appropriately interprets information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.

About Us

Specialists in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mayo Clinic Phoenix treat a variety of life-threatening illnesses. We are a Magnet accredited hospital that is also a Comprehensive Stroke Center with the availability of a Cath Lab 24/7. Staffed by board-certified physicians, registered nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians, dedicated ED pharmacists, RN case managers and social workers, and other specially trained staff, that are accessible to treat anyone seeking emergency care. 

Mayo Clinic Arizona’s Emergency Department treats a growing number of patients each year. As the surrounding communities continue to expand, the department is outfitted with advanced, innovative patient‑care equipment that empowers staff to deliver the highest quality of care.

56 bed emergency department equipped with:

  • 4 major medical rooms
  • 4 mental health rooms with garage doors for patient safety
  • One highly infectious room
  • Safe Baby Haven
  • Large staff breakroom with attached patio
  • Modern and clean design with natural light

The top 5 reasons why working as Emergency Department Staff at Mayo Clinic is transformative:

  1. Opportunities for professional growth. We promote the professional and personal growth of all our nurses. We are committed to offering a variety of professional development opportunities to help our staff advance their careers and obtain their future goals, along with the benefit of an expansive Career Investment Program. 
  2. A strong teamwork mentality. Our team provides care to a wide variety of complex acute illnesses. We don’t expect you to know it all or to do this on your own, but we value a strong skilled team of staff who support and depend on each other with respectful and trusting relationships. 
  3. Support and resources to be able to deliver excellent patient care to your patients. As an ED staff member you are given the tools to provide care to acutely ill patients that you want to give and that they deserve. Emergency medicine can be very fast paced, but we value thorough, timely, and safe care to all of our patients. 
  4. Value diversity and equity. We respect different experiences and styles from all our staff that empowers each other’s voices and promote advocacy. Our department is a safe space for our employees for acceptance of others from many diverse backgrounds. 
  5. High standards for a safe workplace. Emergency Departments are unpredictable. We are committed to a culture of safety for all of our staff. We are equipped with the skills, staff, and resources to ensure a safe working environment for not only us but also our patients, with a zero-tolerance policy for workplace violence. 

Come join the #1 Hospital in Arizona!

To learn more about the ED from staff members, please watch this video:

Join the Mayo Clinic Arizona Emergency Department Team - Positions Available Now! Apply Today!


Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. 
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law".  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career. Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world. We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.
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