ER TECH

About the Role

The ER Tech in the Emergency Department setting is responsible for assisting the RN and Physician with patient care, carrying out delegated tasks within their scope of practice. The ER Tech must assist the licensed nursing personnel in meeting the education, physical, and psychosocial needs of patients based on their age-specific needs. The ER Tech must involve the patient, parents, and family/significant others in the plan of care. They are responsible for maintaining the standards of care in a holistic, family-centered, and individualized manner, while also maintaining quality and guest relations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the stabilization and continuous treatment of patients in the emergency department.
• Assist nurses in performing direct patient care activities.
• Stock departments/rooms daily.
• Assist in ensuring all chest pain patients receive an EKG within 10 minutes of arrival.
• Answer calls for assistance from staff and patients promptly.
• Round on patients to provide appropriate comfort measures.
• Coordinate patient care activities with nurses.
• Keep all areas of the Emergency Department neat, organized, and clean; return/clean equipment after use.
• Collect and process specimens in a proper, timely manner.
• Document accurately in electronic medical records, maintain patient privacy, and adhere to HIPAA standards.
• Report critical lab values appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Follow protocols for specimen collection and other delegated tasks.

Qualifications

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

Physical Demands

• Potential physical activity such as heavy lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over 100 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Working Conditions

Performs duties in a fast-paced emergency room setting. May be required to work holidays and weekends as needed. Must submit to random drug screenings.