Emergency Department Technician I

Position Summary

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Tech will provide patient and family-centered care as a member of the health care team. Where appropriate they are responsible for preparing the patient and environment for the visit and/or procedure. Emergency Department Technicians are responsible for maintaining non-pharmaceutical supplies and equipment. The Emergency Department Technician assumes a range of patient care responsibilities dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of department-specific patient age groups. Emergency Department Technicians are supervised by licensed nursing personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs advanced life support within the scope of practice, as well as participates in Rapid responses in the health center.
• Accurately take and record vital signs, intake & output as ordered, height and weight, and in a timely manner.
• Successfully completes department-specific annual waived testing competencies per Lab requirements, such as glucometer, urine dip stick, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, and others as requested.
• Performs venipuncture and IV insertion.
• Escort patients to assigned rooms, help them change into gowns, and prepare them for physical assessments.
• Performs CPR according to BLS guidelines.
• Performs 12-lead EKG and sets up for cardiac monitoring.

Qualifications and requirements

• HS Diploma/GED
• Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program
• One year of Medical Assisting experience strongly preferred
• One year of Customer Service experience
• Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills
• Computer literacy

Pay

Hourly Rate: Starting at $24.15, and up to $36.50 based on years of experience

Benefits

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

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