ER TECH

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Relates to patients in a courteous and helping manner appropriate to a professional setting.
• Maintains a positive customer service attitude.
• Prepares/assists patients for examination and treatment.
• Positions patients appropriately for procedures.
• Assembles supplies and equipment needed for care and treatment of patients.
• Maintains treatment room in a clean and neat manner.
• Removes and deposits soiled linen/trash in designated containers.
• Maintains privacy and respects the dignity of each patient.
• Follows universal precautions for infection control.
• Reports significant observations to nursing and/or physician staff.
• Performs and/or assists in the performance of the following patient related tasks and interventions under the order and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
  • Application of behavioral restraints (with valid physician order).
  • Application of cardiac monitor, NIBP, and O2.
  • Application of heat and cold.
  • Application of orthopedic devices and software goods including; finger splints, wrist splints, ace bandages, knee immobilizes, posterior plaster splints, etc.
  • Applications of simple dressings including, tube gauze and pressure dressings.
  • Assists with pelvic examinations (female Emergency Technicians only).
  • Assists with suturing.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
  • Charts procedures performed, e.g., application of dressings and splints, vital signs, etc.
  • Crutch fitting, teaching of crutch walking.
  • Electrocardiograms.
  • Measures and charts Intake and Output.
  • Orthopedic skills to include application of ace wraps, splints, and immobilizers.
  • Skin, hair, and oral care.
  • Specimen collection.
  • Suctioning (oral).
  • Transfers and Transports patients.
  • Vital Signs.
  • Wound preparation.

QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS

• DAB; 12 lead EKG; and orthopedic procedure experience preferred.
• 2 years current ER Tech experience preferred.
• Current certification as an EMT1 preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification.