Emergency Room Technician

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Register patients, obtaining signatures for consent of treatment and assignment of insurance benefits when registration is not available.
• Obtain copies of insurance cards and ID
• Complete all ED forms with handwriting that is legible and neat.
• Assist in ED record documentation as allowed by NYSDOH.
• Obtain vital signs, complaint and height/weight as needed, and completion of history.
• Enter orders.
• Assist with ambulance communication, prehospital and hospital, from the ED.
• Xerox copies of medical records for transfers or admissions.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Keeps the ED clean and neat.
• Retrieves medical records from HIM when department is closed.
• Performs 12 lead EKG’s, applies cardiac monitor, NIBP, and pulse oximeter.
• Ensures collection, labeling and delivery of specimens.
• Transports and moves patients safely and appropriately.
• Assist MD/PA/NP by holding instruments and stabilizing extremities.
• Maintains sterile/aseptic technique.
• Cleans instruments in proper solution.
• Obtains ice from acute care for ED use.
• Assists on acute care when needed if there are no ED patients.
• Is knowledgeable of location, care and use of emergency department equipment.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures specific to the ED

Qualifications/Requirements

• EXPERIENCE: 1-2 Years Of Experience Preferred.
• EDUCATION: High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: BLS Certification required. Emergency Medical Technician, preferred.