Emergency Department Technician

Department Job Description Summary

Provides supportive care to the Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the Registered nurse assigned to your area or physician.

Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, supports and assist team members in all activities.

Absorbs and assists with technical skills, supplies and equipment maintenance, high level disinfection as defined in scope of practice.

Performs duties as inserviced, including crutch walking, dressing changes and assisting physician with splint or cast application.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.

Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.

Absorbs and assists with patient transfers from vehicle into wheelchair or onto gurney, as need dictates.

Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and hourly rounds.

Maintains and prepares rooms between patients and procedures.

Inventory and document patients belongings and valuables.

Able to work in any setting/area of the Emergency Department.

Upon order of physician or R.N., establishes heparin lock with appropriate IV catheter.

Performs 12 Lead EKG as directed by RN or ordered by physician.

Collects and labels blood specimens, labeling accurately at the bedside as directed by RN or ordered by physician.

Transports patients and supplies.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services meeting and workshops; shows responsibility for ongoing education.

Aids in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.

Safeguards patient personal and oral hygiene needs are met daily and/or as necessary.

Reports any pertinent observations to RN.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate within 90 days of employment.
• EMT, Paramedic and/or Medical Assistant license, preferred.

Education

• High School or equivalent.
• Graduation from a foreign medical and/or Medical Assistant program preferred.

Experience

• Up to 3 years of ER Technician experience preferred.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!