Emergency Department Technician

FroedtertSouth•Pleasant Prairie, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Emergency Department Technician provides patient care for all patients throughout the lifespan. Performs technical skills under the supervision of the Emergency Department physicians and RNs for all patients throughout the lifespan. Assists medical and nursing staff with patient data collections, patient care, clerical duties and documents/communicates appropriately. Assists with facilitating interdepartmental and inter-hospital patient transfers as well as patient transfers between the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers and the Emergency Department.

Requirements

High School plus specialized training (6 months - 2 years)
1 to 3 years of experience
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
Must be competent to obtain and process EKG’s per Cardiology protocols within 6 months of hire.
Current State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) basic licensure, Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) or Medical Assistant (MA).

Responsibilities

Provides patient care for all patients throughout the lifespan under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).
Performs technical skills under the supervision of Emergency Department physicians and RNs for all patients throughout the lifespan.
Assists medical and nursing staff with patient data collections, patient care, and clerical duties.
Documents and communicates appropriately.
Assists with facilitating interdepartmental and inter-hospital patient transfers.
Assists with patient transfers between Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers and the Emergency Department.