PCT - Emergency Department
About the role
The ED Technician is a healthcare professional who plays a key role in the ED setting. The ED Technician is responsible for providing BLS care to ED patients in collaboration with ED Registered Nurses and Physicians. The ED Technician is also responsible for performing specialized skills including custom orthopedic splinting, assisting physicians with orthopedic casting, phlebotomy, application of dressings, preparing patients for suturing and urinary catheter insertion. The ED techs also play an important role in bioterrorism & disaster preparedness including preparation for response to a mass influx of patients. All ED Tech responsibilities are performed under the supervision of the ED Registered Nurse or Emergency Physician. Additionally, the ED Technician reports to the Director of Emergency Services.
Responsibilities
- Provide BLS care to ED patients in collaboration with ED Registered Nurses and Physicians.
- Perform specialized skills including custom orthopedic splinting, assisting physicians with orthopedic casting, phlebotomy, application of dressings, preparing patients for suturing and urinary catheter insertion.
- Play an important role in bioterrorism & disaster preparedness including preparation for response to a mass influx of patients.
- Perform all ED Tech responsibilities under the supervision of the ED Registered Nurse or Emergency Physician.
- Report to the Director of Emergency Services.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 1 year pre-hospital EMS experience preferred.
- BLS healthcare provider required.
- EMT Certification preferred.
Skills
- Ability to take vitals.
- Communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills.
- Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
Pay
Pay Range: $19.00 - $25.00 / Hourly
Schedule
Shift: Night shift
Hours: 1900-0730