ER TECH

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Potential physical activity such as heavy lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over 100 lbs.
• Maintains continuing education as needed for licensure.
• Carries out delegated tasks as assigned by the RN and/or Physician within the EMT scope of practice.
• Follows protocols, written by the medical director, as they pertain to specimen collection or any other delegated task.
• Documents accurately in the electronic medical records, maintains patient privacy, and adheres to HIPAA standards.
• Documents appropriately and accurately in all logbooks in the laboratory when documenting patient lab results.
• Reports critical lab values appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Assists with the stabilization and continuous treatment of patients in the emergency department.
• Aids nurses in performing direct patient care activities.
• Stocks departments/rooms daily.
• Exhibits a positive attitude towards the performance of duties/customer service skills.
• Assists in ensuring all chest pain patients receive an EKG within 10 minutes of arrival.
• Answers calls for assistance from staff and patients promptly.
• Rounds on patients to provide appropriate comfort measures for patients.
• Collaborates in coordinating patient care activities with nurses.
• Assists in keeping all areas of the Emergency Department neat, organized, and clean.
• Returns/cleans equipment after use.
• Actively looks for ways to improve patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Collects/processes specimens in a proper, timely manner.
• Promotes a positive image of SignatureCare Emergency Center in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Texas licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)- with 2 years of hospital emergency room experience required.
• Texas licensure as a Paramedic with 2 years of hospital emergency room experience is required.
• Must have a Certification of MA (Certified Medical Assistant) with a minimum of two years of experience in a hospital emergency room setting.
• BLS required.
• ACLS and PALS are preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills, both in oral and written formats.
• Flexible and service-oriented.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in an emergency setting.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.